@TheDarkDutchman sounds like it is a cross category type song. The lyrics and semi fast tempo sound disco, snd it'd a dance song. But it definitely has a strong r&b sound. I remember that somg being played for years after it's release in Southern California. All these years I never knew the singer, but definitely heard this song
Composed and written by Rod Temperton. 1980 doesn’t seem like 44 years ago when I first heard this song as a seven year old. Now I’m 51, and this track is still fresh and timeless!
This is a Real masterpiece which give the Real mood and feeling of this great périod !!!!! And still great in 2024 ....and make You feel good ..... Again and again
You might not believe this, but I am 80 years old and I just danced to this song....Could not help myself.....Oh the beautiful memories it brings back....Get up and dance......
RIP Quincy Jones! What can be said about Quincy? Quincy was the maestro, the best in the business! Quincy's legacy will live on forever through the music he composed and produced!
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Wow. George took his guitar rollerskating.. This dude is a LEGEND. We need to honor him now! I remember this track when it was HOT and as a kid, I never thought it was a Benson track. This track was played EVERYWHERE back then.
With this song my husband and I felt in LOVE, big Love. We were together about 42 years and it was our song, love song. Thank you George! Kiss and Love!
It is 1980, a Sunday night and I am listening to "Jazz Flavours" on WQXI-FM in Atlanta and I am studying for Monday morning college exams. This music helped to save my sanity and kept me calm and focused while I studied.
So much talent,yes the music was amazing….my son said He was born at the wrong time……he’s introducing this wonderful music to his daughter…she is 14 Years old…. He was so lucky I was into all all genres ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Jaycee K - You know it! Me too. I remember skating to this at the rink. I'd forgotten all about this song, saw it on a reaction channel, had to give it another listen.
I'm 46, and I remember my parents playing this when I was a little girl. I'm tearing 😢 up because it's so beautiful and sad at the same time, because things will never go back to the way it was! Music isn't the same!
I'm 42 and it's my Mums birthday in heaven and I'm.playing all her favourite songs and I can still remember her and her friends getting down to this. So happy and sad memories.
I'm 61 years old and still love this song by George Benson and I definitely love this video as well. This song will never get old. WBLS use to play this as well.
Same age, sweetheart!! I remember hearing this song as well when it came out. I was in US Navy at the time and had just pulled into Hong Kong when they played it on the Armed Forces Radio as we were getting ready to hit the town!!
@@mikeysuzefour: His scatting. . . .makes me smile 😃 😀😀, and that form of musical expression I only learned in Music Appreciation Class because artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James were before my time.
This song is as close to perfection as you can get, genius level talent, songwriting, musically. That smooth R&B transition between 70s and 80s captured. Rod Templeton a master!
For a variety of reasons. One, popular music doesn't incorporate studio musicians much at all. Two, image trumps actual talent because what you can market is valued for the faster $ than art. And three, the world is a much much much more openly cynical and jaded place. Kids would call this corny, like it matters what a 14 year old thinks when it comes to music.
This dude is literally ROLLER SKATING....with a GUITAR...and singing at the same time...in a fantasy island suit!!! And singing GOOD!!! now that right there folks is TALENT!!! george benson you deserve to be in the rock and roll hall of fame!
I'm a kid of the 80s music is giving me my Passion back this virus is something we have never seen we have to wipe it out I'm from New Zealand we must have hope
check dabeull, funk is not dead lol. i grew with funk but you both sound like old farts... Even if it was dead i prefer that that having too much like disco and all we have now, check dabeull tho, this guy make fresh new funk.
I’m not sure he played enough rock n roll to belong there. He is certainly a bad ass who belongs in the Jazz hall of fame if there is one and he is one hell of a guitar player. His version of “On Broadway” is probably my favorite version of that song.
George Benson playing guitar while rollerskating, then taking his date out for a hot dog & some wine ..... this guy was the definition of the word BOSS! 😎 😎 😎
@@RodStewart_Live OMG! I'm screaming. I am thrilled you have replied to my post. What an honor. Thank you. And no Sr I haven't been to a concert. Shame on me. But I have loved your music since being a little girl. My parents were big fans of yours. And me and my sister. Thank you so much for putting smiles on our faces and dancing in our feet. 😘 Love ya
@@RodStewart_Live same here Mr Benson. Thanks for reaching out. I definitely have to attend a concert in the year to come. I absolutely love all your music, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be, ( star of a story). This song takes my mind to a peaceful, romantic, worry free space. To be the star of someone's story is beautiful thing. Such a wonderful song. Thank you sooooo much for taking out time to comment. This meant a lot to me. I will never forget. Thank you and may God continue to bless you and your family forever. ❤️
This man is so underrated! George Benson is one of the best musicians in the last 40 years. Most if not all of his songs are good. He's not like most musicians who have one or maybe two good songs on a CD
@@anthonytaylor2056 Hi Anthony I bought my first GB album in 1979 and still play it now.. Have seen it him 4 times in concert now and I am grateful he still comes to Glasgow Scotland as many other big artist don't. He and his backing band do a great concert xx
If you ever see this man perform you are very fortunate he truly is a showman .I have seen him twice and what I love about him he gives 100% to his performance .If you ever get the opportunity to see him perform grab it
I'm really blessed because this song was popular when I was in high school and they played it like every 30 minutes on the radio! I'm an old, white country boy and I played this cassette in my truck so often that I literally wore it out and it broke and I had to replace it. One of my all time favorites and 40 years later still a badass song!!!!!
My family was on a trip to visit my sister in Dallas and this came on when we were entering the city with all the pretty lights everywhere and the song along with the sights and smells was etched into my memory. I`m from a very rural area too so it was a powering blend like magic.
Brother I with you.I was in the hood when it came out and people was dancing in the street.Takes me back when families were close and even your Grandmother was our there dancing.Great memories!
1:42 I know the band is name after George and mad props to him, but this woman is putting in work on so many instruments she deserves an end credit recognition
@Jimmy Barnes Been a fan since the late 70's. I had a sister 14 years older than me and she introduced me to all sorts of good music. We would take long car rides in her Mazda 626 and crank this song. I grew up on Cape Cod and now live in Maine.
George Benson is dancing on roller skates, going backwards with guitar in hand, and a huge line of women following him ... Doesn't get any badder than that. The dude is smoother than an Italian Marble Floor ... 😎
I had the supreme privilege of seeing this master live in concert twice during his prime. A true genre-bender - is this jazz, funk, R&B, or Soul? Answer: Yes, yes, yes, and yes!
Hell Yeah! I got a playlist on my ipod of George Benson Al Jarreau Hall & Oates James Ingram Ambrosia Michael McDonald C. Cross "Ride Like The Wind" *Now thats a time capsule*
I remember watching my older sister waiting for this song to play on the radio sitting next to a tape recorder to record it. When it finally played, she got what she was waiting for and then called her friends to come over to our house with their tape recorders😂 Miss them day's and my big sis. RIP Danielle😢🎉 meet you at the X-roads when it's time.
George Benson is great. But also....Thank you Rod Temperton who wrote this song and music performed by George Benson, along with Thriller performed by Michael Jackson, and Boogie Nights among other great tunes! Credit to the writers, Temperton was also a great musician who deserves recognition!
@@amandawilliams7133 Да, это было круто, да и сейчас спустя больше, чем 40 лет, эта классика живет полноценной жизнью, но ты настолько ленивая, что не сможешь перевести этот комментарий через гугл-переводчик, и понять, что я тебе написал...
Went to one of his concerts and met him. He was the most friendly person. Hugged us and talked to us personally. Not only a great musician but dope person in general!
This song still hits hard in 2022. A certified banger. Love it. ❤️ I'm bumping it loud. The bass is just outstanding. on this song. The bass is knocking it out the ball park. This song is still an all time hit. Even in 2022.
Someone else’s summation of this song: A perfect compilation of brass, base, vocals and drums. It has such a melody that it can be danced slow or fast. The way all the instruments blend together is amazing. A truly perfect orchestration of music. I never get tired of listening to this song.
@@oswaldjames5332 Man, I didn't know until your comment but I was thinking exactely this. That it must be produced/arranged by Quicy Jones. It's too perfectly arranged to be anone else work.
I am addicted to 80’s music...I’m like a druggie trying to relive my first high and can’t get it back...the atmosphere and the people are gone....all that’s left is the music....funky music!
Had the pleasure of seeing George in England this summer. My dad introduced me to him probably 20 years ago, sadly my dad is no longer around but I'm 100% certain he would have been blown away by the concert. A true legend
...can we talk about how George's Billboard for the "Give Me The Night" Album (& Song) on the Sunset strip, ends the Video!? (3:34) ...that is just beyond.... *BOSS!!!* ..ha-HAA!
This song was the theme song for my prom. It was 1981 in NYC, and my prom was held at The Playboy Club. When this song was played everyone got on the floor and danced. What a time. We were invincible. 🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾
This song describes how precious a night can be with someone that you cherish. This is a reminder that the best things in life are free, and we often don't appreciate these moments until years later.
My mom died last year and she and my dad used to go to the disco and dance the night away, I would give anything to go back in time and see her having fun 😢 I know she’s with God and is way better now
Every time I listen to this song, I transcend to this happy place. It makes you feel warm and joyful. One of my favourites. It’ll forever be a timeless tune.
Hold up!..Clean cut..white suit with the butterfly collar. ..fresh fro...roller skating backwards.. women following him in a bikini..yes sir he is the black pipe piper....lol
@@samuelbasye3508 He was noticed as he wrote ALL of HEATWAVE’s records and wrote M Jackson’s songs…inc Thriller. He worked in a frozen pea factory in Grimsby…where my mother was born. Genius song-writer
I'm currently 27 and this brings me back to all those good cookouts and fun with the family and friends when I was barely 6. Nothing, but a beautiful night ahead. Genuinely an amazing song.
I didn’t grow up to this song but this has to be my favorite song of all time. Feel good vibes with a timeless groove.Quincy Jones, Bruce Swedien and Rod Temperton are geniuses. A true masterpiece!
Well that’s not because there isn’t good new music, just that the radio isn’t playing it. If you want some great funky base, I’d recommend “Them Changes” by thundercat. If you want a song that’s magical like this, I’d recommend “Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic. Honorable mentions: “Show me the way” and “Sing” by Jon Batiste, “Dang!” By Mac Miller, and “Wesley’s theory (feat George Clinton)” by Kendrick Lamar
This is when it was awsome to be in love!!! R & B was the $hit!! 😅❤❤❤
Fyi: this was disco.
Yes those were the days!❤💃🏾
@TheDarkDutchman sounds like it is a cross category type song. The lyrics and semi fast tempo sound disco, snd it'd a dance song. But it definitely has a strong r&b sound. I remember that somg being played for years after it's release in Southern California.
All these years I never knew the singer, but definitely heard this song
@@TheDarkDutchman It's a lil bit of jazz,funk disco and Rnb
@@TheDarkDutchman Soul-Disco. Technically Disco was out at this point. Plus George was/is a Jazz musician
Composed and written by Rod Temperton. 1980 doesn’t seem like 44 years ago when I first heard this song as a seven year old. Now I’m 51, and this track is still fresh and timeless!
Oh my gosh!! Yes! 44 years. I was 13😊
We the same age!!
Yall grew up in the best time.. We got watered down rap now.
Rod Temperton is such a masterpieces creator.
This is a Real masterpiece which give the Real mood and feeling of this great périod !!!!! And still great in 2024 ....and make You feel good ..... Again and again
Dude is 80 years old now, and he did this at 37. Inspiration
Love this song great singer ❤️❤️
Did he really? It is super inspiring
I wonder if he still enjoys roller skating at 80 .
wow
You might not believe this, but I am 80 years old and I just danced to this song....Could not help myself.....Oh the beautiful memories it brings back....Get up and dance......
1980: masterpiece
2024: masterpiece
Another banger from Rod Temperton. RIP
What a genius. r.i.p.
Facts
Å masterpiece remains till eternity
- y me avisas😢❤
@@ManuelLebronPerez-ey7zy - leyenda
One of the finest compositions the world has ever heard.
The musical mind to even conjure up the idea to create a song like this is musical genius level.
Rod Temperton - genius.
Written by the late great Rod Temperton. Who is responsible for some of the best songs ever. Do yourself a favour & research his songs 😁
Hell yeah it is. I ate allot of hotdogs and hamburgers at the cookouts as a kid listening to this 🤣🤣🤣. So many memories
this song take me back, too Gonsalez high school 1988. and still rocks.12/2/21.
This song is the definition of a masterpiece.
Chesterfield
Thinking the same, .It is A Masterpiece ♥️
Well you got Quincy Jones on the production side as well tagging along with George. You couldn't lose.
Rod Temperton, the demo of this song is on youtube.
The woman in red doing background vocals, that's Patti Austin?? Sure don't look like her.
How about the backup vocals?! Amazing. This song makes me smile no matter how dark the day...beeduubeedubad dubadu badu!
Patti Austin(Quincy Jones alum)
@@Bridgett-JDyu know her personally??
RIP Quincy Jones! What can be said about Quincy? Quincy was the maestro, the best in the business! Quincy's legacy will live on forever through the music he composed and produced!
RIP Quincy, a great man obviously, but so was Rod.
@@craigedwards2940 So was Bruce Swedien the Engineer and Louis Johnson the bass guitar.
@@craigedwards2940so was the whole team of it.
@@ethanang8099 Spot on.
George Benson ❤
How many people still loves George Benson???.
Me
2
Yes every day all day long 😜👌🙏
Since this record came out.
Me myself and I forever
You can't get any cooler than guitar-playing roller-blading George Benson on a sunset boulevard
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That's the beach, probably Santa Monica or Venice
He's not really belonging to this planet. We earthlings are so lucky we understand his music 🎵😁
En mi familia fabricamos guitarra en Ecuador yo siempre en mi adolescencia es mi música preferida
Yes without even trying to be !!
My god, the bass line is amazing 🔥🔥
And then some
Yes!!!!
It is !! 👌🏻
At 71 years old now I was 27 when this came out in 1980 thank God I had the opportunity to listen to guys like George Benson ❤🎉
I love his music,get the groove❤
Wow I was born in 1980 and I am just hearing this now.
im 60 now-and this is the music of my youth also!
I'm 52 and this music lives in my soul it is a part of my history so beautiful😊
@@KochRezepte-tx3bmI will be 60 in January and I've loved this song for so many years ❤❤
The man is playing the guitar and skating effortlessly .... love it ❤
Cuz it was 1980!
@@SneakerBandit-6😂 absolutely!
And apparently a hell of a guitarist too
🤣🤣🤣
And backwards!
Wow. George took his guitar rollerskating.. This dude is a LEGEND. We need to honor him now! I remember this track when it was HOT and as a kid, I never thought it was a Benson track. This track was played EVERYWHERE back then.
The G..!
This is not a song, it is a miracle of heavenly sound.😊
THIS!!! ALL OF THIS!!!!
Beautifully said
Amen!
😂 😁 😄
Rod Temperton…
With this song my husband and I felt in LOVE, big Love. We were together about 42 years and it was our song, love song. Thank you George! Kiss and Love!
What a great song
It is 1980, a Sunday night and I am listening to "Jazz Flavours" on WQXI-FM in Atlanta and I am studying for Monday morning college exams. This music helped to save my sanity and kept me calm and focused while I studied.
:) :) :)
Who else gets happy just by watching George Benson smile in this masterpiece?
So much talent,yes the music was amazing….my son said He was born at the wrong time……he’s introducing this wonderful music to his daughter…she is 14 Years old…. He was so lucky I was into all all genres ❤️❤️❤️❤️
ME ,, seems he loved what he was doin ,, god i miss the 80s
Me too ❤❤❤❤❤❤best time of my life!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰@@johnnoonan5802
I do ! He was so popular in Kenya 🇰🇪 and Tanzania 🇹🇿. So was Diana Ross with up side down released around the same with this melody.
Rest in peace Quincy Jones, Legendary producer
And his comrade of Rod Temperton, Bruce Swedien, Louis Johnson, and to some extent is Michael Jackson.
This is how music should be, it makes us feel like we have been thrown into the 70s and 80s.
I'm in my 50's, but every time I hear this song I'm that 14 yr old girl again.. roller skating and jamming. Love this song!
That's sick!
I remember being 12 listening to this at Mission Beach in San Diego. In my 50's now and a top 5 all time song for me.....
@@bootycheese69
Great memories we have. And yes, it's a great song.
@Jaycee K - You know it! Me too. I remember skating to this at the rink. I'd forgotten all about this song, saw it on a reaction channel, had to give it another listen.
Jacee! Me too!
I never tire of listening to this awesome groove. Who else loves the funky bass on this song? George Benson is "The Man"! 😎
Lady love❤
I remember as a kid growing up in Holland and hearing and watching this song on my little black and white tv. It was so amazing.
@@clacicle this song i play every in my car. It's make me happy. En vroeger keek ik het ook op mijn zwart wit tv.
Yeeeaaaassssss!
Eu gosto muito tbm
I'm 46, and I remember my parents playing this when I was a little girl. I'm tearing 😢 up because it's so beautiful and sad at the same time, because things will never go back to the way it was! Music isn't the same!
😢❤😢
Yes indeed
The nostalgic feeling when listening to this song 77”babies
I'm 42 and it's my Mums birthday in heaven and I'm.playing all her favourite songs and I can still remember her and her friends getting down to this. So happy and sad memories.
It's not the same but this can take us back to the best times in just the hit of the play button
I'm 61 years old and still love this song by George Benson and I definitely love this video as well. This song will never get old. WBLS use to play this as well.
Same age, sweetheart!! I remember hearing this song as well when it came out. I was in US Navy at the time and had just pulled into Hong Kong when they played it on the Armed Forces Radio as we were getting ready to hit the town!!
The lady is Ola Ray...same as in MJ s Thriller....wow what a beauty....
Sampled this on our channel for the song “Ridin alone” check it out!
@@SouthernHayze - You ruined it using such a great song for that garbage!!
I'm 61 as well, 5/5/61 . Our younger days had an abundance of great music. I agree with you.
That bass line is fantastic!! 👍🏼👍🏼🤩🤩
Absolutely!!!
Sampled this on our channel for the song “Ridin alone” check it out!
especially that break down around 2:22
@@AlienTrees And the scats blend in seamlessly with their rhythmic drum beats throughout.
@@mikeysuzefour: His scatting. . . .makes me smile 😃 😀😀, and that form of musical expression I only learned in Music Appreciation Class because artists like Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James were before my time.
This song is as close to perfection as you can get, genius level talent, songwriting, musically. That smooth R&B transition between 70s and 80s captured. Rod Templeton a master!
Is Rod in the rrhof?
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And class ,great class😊
Temperton, I believe :-0
I love this song he is the master so smooth and sexy
The dude put the "cool" in cool and the "smooth" in smooth! Love this guy!
Actually, Rod TEmperton did this, George benson really went along with given instructionrs.
Dam straight sister, the best
Teddy Pendergrass put the cool he was the first one to get the white women out and admit there was something going on there lol
His music is timeless. The melody transcends to another level. Pure tranquility!!!
Benson's sound is so distinctive that it reminds of music lessons.
This has to be the smoothest song ever made. That bass line too is just perfection. So much talent here. Why can’t we get music like this anymore?
Absolutely agree, next level above that, transcends.
@little panda the
listen to thundercat
Rod templeton is the genius behind this 😩
For a variety of reasons. One, popular music doesn't incorporate studio musicians much at all. Two, image trumps actual talent because what you can market is valued for the faster $ than art. And three, the world is a much much much more openly cynical and jaded place. Kids would call this corny, like it matters what a 14 year old thinks when it comes to music.
This dude is literally ROLLER SKATING....with a GUITAR...and singing at the same time...in a fantasy island suit!!! And singing GOOD!!! now that right there folks is TALENT!!! george benson you deserve to be in the rock and roll hall of fame!
GB HOF!! Class Style fun. All the way
It might be a stunt man doing the skating-- but it doesn't matter to me -- GB was/ is one of the Hottest musicians ever!! Hands down, the best!!
Facts
Fantasy island bruh💀💀💀
Love the way the video starts off 💯‼️
Damnn they're having so much fun singing this!!!! Makes you wish you were there!!!! ❤️
Been listening to this song now for 40 years and never get tired of hearing it!
Me either and I used to hit the dance floor and the night belonged to me and my baby
Same here. A song that makes me smile
Ditto. Never gets old - like all good music.
Same here Daniel Pena!!!
I'm a kid of the 80s music is giving me my Passion back this virus is something we have never seen we have to wipe it out I'm from New Zealand we must have hope
one of the best things about 50 years old, is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 80's that is priceless and Iam grateful !!!
Literally stumbled into it, and so glad I did
me too: the spinners "truly yours"
I also did
I did and i now dance alone in the night happily
since 1989
this is a REAL masterpiece
They don't make music like this any more
They most certainly don't. It's almost ethereal 👏
check dabeull, funk is not dead lol. i grew with funk but you both sound like old farts...
Even if it was dead i prefer that that having too much like disco and all we have now, check dabeull tho, this guy make fresh new funk.
Certainly
who are they? YOU CAN make music like this if you really want to! You
You're not listening to the right artists then. Do your search and algorithms will to their job ;)
I think people were having more fun in the 70's and 80's than today judging by the music.
because..no instagram and camera phones I swear ( I'm 62)
AWOMON!!
It was a simpler time. Less technology, less flexin’ and everything. Communities were closer. My experience anyway.
I agree
Inflation, man. lol
Love his facial expressions at the beginning of this song. That's the face of a guy who knows he's killing it.
Yes! Listening 2024.🎤🎸🎸🎤
And 1984 😅
Pure class
Figo😅😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😂
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
💿📀💾💽🎼🎶🎵🎛🎚🔈🔉🔊🗣🎤🎙🥁🎹🎸
Me 😂😂😂😂
Rest in peace, Quincy Jones thank you for giving us great music for 73 years.
George Benson needs to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Jumaine Adams yeah he was sooooo handsome! 😍
I’m not sure he played enough rock n roll to belong there. He is certainly a bad ass who belongs in the Jazz hall of fame if there is one and he is one hell of a guitar player. His version of “On Broadway” is probably my favorite version of that song.
@@ericn1450 he belongs in there
That's absolutely crazy that he's not in. I have a feeling you have to kiss alot of A## to get in. George is his own man, he doesn't need to do that.
He's not? That's messed up.
George Benson playing guitar while rollerskating, then taking his date out for a hot dog & some wine ..... this guy was the definition of the word BOSS! 😎 😎 😎
chad
Tuff Man💞❤😁
Not tough man...but TUFF..MAN
HAAHAHAAHHAH
My friend tried that and he broke his bottom🤣
Oh man, he's got it ALL!!!! He's gorgeous, he's always smiling, he's a great singer, he knows how to dance, & he is SO CHARMING!!!!
Yes yes and yesssssss. He's all that. ❤️
@@RodStewart_Live OMG! I'm screaming. I am thrilled you have replied to my post. What an honor. Thank you. And no Sr I haven't been to a concert. Shame on me. But I have loved your music since being a little girl. My parents were big fans of yours. And me and my sister. Thank you so much for putting smiles on our faces and dancing in our feet. 😘 Love ya
@@RodStewart_Live same here Mr Benson. Thanks for reaching out. I definitely have to attend a concert in the year to come. I absolutely love all your music, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be, ( star of a story). This song takes my mind to a peaceful, romantic, worry free space. To be the star of someone's story is beautiful thing. Such a wonderful song. Thank you sooooo much for taking out time to comment. This meant a lot to me. I will never forget. Thank you and may God continue to bless you and your family forever. ❤️
I AGREE 100%%%%!!!
He's simply ADORABLE, so too, ALL in his band, plus that cute guy @ the start of the clip, roller skating along!
Peace to you.
Don’t forget his skating ability!
Always in awe of George Benson! His music is just mesmerizing!
This man is so underrated! George Benson is one of the best musicians in the last 40 years. Most if not all of his songs are good. He's not like most musicians who have one or maybe two good songs on a CD
I have seen him perform twice. He is one of the most exciting live acts will ever see
@@anthonytaylor2056 Hi Anthony I bought my first GB album in 1979 and still play it now.. Have seen it him 4 times in concert now and I am grateful he still comes to Glasgow Scotland as many other big artist don't. He and his backing band do a great concert xx
@@anthonytaylor2056 I saw him in the late 70s at Carnegie Hall in NYC he came out with a white fur coat ,that was my only time.
If you ever see this man perform you are very fortunate he truly is a showman .I have seen him twice and what I love about him he gives 100% to his performance .If you ever get the opportunity to see him perform grab it
George Oshust Song written by Rod Temperton. Same song writer who wrote Thriller and Off The Wall for Michael Jackson.
I'm really blessed because this song was popular when I was in high school and they played it like every 30 minutes on the radio! I'm an old, white country boy and I played this cassette in my truck so often that I literally wore it out and it broke and I had to replace it. One of my all time favorites and 40 years later still a badass song!!!!!
So much music was sooo good back then!!
Hallelujah thank you Jesus Christ🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜👅😋😋♥️♥️😍😍
Same here it never gets old !!!!!!
My family was on a trip to visit my sister in Dallas and this came on when we were entering the city with all the pretty lights everywhere and the song along with the sights and smells was etched into my memory. I`m from a very rural area too so it was a powering blend like magic.
Brother I with you.I was in the hood when it came out and people was dancing in the street.Takes me back when families were close and even your Grandmother was our there dancing.Great memories!
1:42 I know the band is name after George and mad props to him, but this woman is putting in work on so many instruments she deserves an end credit recognition
So glad someone picked that up❤
Who's she?
One of those songs that just eases away any stress or anxiety I'm feeling.
Always felt the same
@George Benson Newly retired and loving life! Forgot about this song for a minute and it popped back into my brain 😍
GOOD way to look at it. Lets face it, when you're happy you're not feeling 'anxious.' At least that's true, here
@@Jgeneraledger23 Spittin' facts 😍
@Jimmy Barnes Been a fan since the late 70's. I had a sister 14 years older than me and she introduced me to all sorts of good music. We would take long car rides in her Mazda 626 and crank this song. I grew up on Cape Cod and now live in Maine.
you just can't compete with the 80s. it's so pure
Amen!!!
Yeah that's why all top artists doing 80s music now. Not sure if y'all notice that! Been hearing 80s music from young singers in 2020
Arguable
Colombian pure?
including the cocaine
This may be the best song ever, puts everyone in a good mood. If it does not make you groove, you have no soul in you. Thank you George and Rod.
Can we get a shout out for the backup singer playing 10 different instruments and singing 💜
Hi Cheryl
Anyone else listening in 2024? 🥰💃🕺
Timeless, classic!!
to the last breath 🔥
Still Grooving since 2020!!
Kind of my theme music, tbh
O my yes. 👍🏽👍🏽
What an absolute classic that will never grow old! Groove on down people 😊🎺🎵🎙🎸🎶
It will not grow old, but we have!
Catchy as hell
Why that sound like a reference.....
If you are here you have really good taste in music!
Here on Christmas 24’ ❤
Linda música
George Benson is dancing on roller skates, going backwards with guitar in hand, and a huge line of women following him ...
Doesn't get any badder than that.
The dude is smoother than an Italian Marble Floor ... 😎
My favorite part of the video ❤
Axe commercial copied him lol
Awesome talent 😊
So cool
Smoother than a marble floor- love it!!! So true!!!!❤❤❤
I had the supreme privilege of seeing this master live in concert twice during his prime. A true genre-bender - is this jazz, funk, R&B, or Soul? Answer: Yes, yes, yes, and yes!
A song that literally, lets you time travel. You feel like you’re in the ‘70s - ‘80s, dancing, cruising, on an ocean, just free. 🎶🎹🤧
Hell Yeah!
I got a playlist on my ipod of
George Benson
Al Jarreau
Hall & Oates
James Ingram
Ambrosia
Michael McDonald
C. Cross "Ride Like The Wind"
*Now thats a time capsule*
Thank you ,,you Amazing
Let's go to Miami and buy a white Testarossa
Just beautiful ❤❤❤
@@hardwiredtoselfdestruction3401 Yacht music...cool! 😎
I remember watching my older sister waiting for this song to play on the radio sitting next to a tape recorder to record it. When it finally played, she got what she was waiting for and then called her friends to come over to our house with their tape recorders😂 Miss them day's and my big sis. RIP Danielle😢🎉 meet you at the X-roads when it's time.
I did the same.💕
I lived that..... I love that......
Happy 77th Birthday George Benson! (March 22, 2020)
TheWALLofMusic 🥳🥳
Same like me 22 march
The Best...George n Nile we're Geniuses!!...(Nile Rodgers)...
@Walter Cook musically speaking!!
TheWALLofMusic He deserves that. What a great musician.
Thank you, George Benson, for the groove!
You heard this song everywhere back then. Fun song. Good jamming music.♨️♨️♨️🎶🎶🎶
@@stephenpreston9328 groove with in the grooves
George Benson is great.
But also....Thank you Rod Temperton who wrote this song and music performed by George Benson, along with Thriller performed by Michael Jackson, and Boogie Nights among other great tunes!
Credit to the writers, Temperton was also a great musician who deserves recognition!
@@amandawilliams7133 Да, это было круто, да и сейчас спустя больше, чем 40 лет, эта классика живет полноценной жизнью, но ты настолько ленивая, что не сможешь перевести этот комментарий через гугл-переводчик, и понять, что я тебе написал...
He has a groove pocket here for sure- his music was like jazz music lessons for me.
GB and Robert Cray- to me they are perpetual groovemasters!
Went to one of his concerts and met him. He was the most friendly person. Hugged us and talked to us personally. Not only a great musician but dope person in general!
Hes a jehovqhs witness we love people
@@beaniebaby1208 I'm a Jehovah's witness also. I knew he was 😊 And he definitely represented us well ❤️
RIP QUINCY JONES! ONE OF THE GREATEST PRODUCERS OF ALL TIME!!
His smile is contagious, Love this song
This song still hits hard in 2022. A certified banger. Love it. ❤️ I'm bumping it loud. The bass is just outstanding. on this song. The bass is knocking it out the ball park. This song is still an all time hit. Even in 2022.
The lady is Ola Ray...same as in MJ s Thriller....wow what a beauty....
Sampled in on our channel for our song “Ridin alone” check it out
@@SouthernHayze will do
No denying this 💫
Oh yeah this one Rocks 4ever.. totally a banger.
Someone else’s summation of this song: A perfect compilation of brass, base, vocals and drums. It has such a melody that it can be danced slow or fast. The way all the instruments blend together is amazing. A truly perfect orchestration of music. I never get tired of listening to this song.
Of Course,Produced by the "Platinum Emperor",Quincy Jones!!😀😎
The baseline is also legedery. Shout to the baseline
@@oswaldjames5332 Man, I didn't know until your comment but I was thinking exactely this. That it must be produced/arranged by Quicy Jones. It's too perfectly arranged to be anone else work.
Rip Quincy Jones thanks for the music ❤
I'm 33 years old who grew up on hip hop & house music, but the older I get- the more I like these oldies!
Classic R&B....Real music
Same here
It's all has the same DNA
Right with you KC......Same here with music i grew up with and the same is happening with me....lol.
Same here
I am addicted to 80’s music...I’m like a druggie trying to relive my first high and can’t get it back...the atmosphere and the people are gone....all that’s left is the music....funky music!
Same here..
Me too!
Dream catcher, aww....
Not alone brother.
So true!
Had the pleasure of seeing George in England this summer. My dad introduced me to him probably 20 years ago, sadly my dad is no longer around but I'm 100% certain he would have been blown away by the concert. A true legend
...can we talk about how George's Billboard for the "Give Me The Night" Album (& Song) on the Sunset strip, ends the Video!? (3:34) ...that is just beyond.... *BOSS!!!* ..ha-HAA!
This song was the theme song for my prom. It was 1981 in NYC, and my prom was held at The Playboy Club. When this song was played everyone got on the floor and danced. What a time. We were invincible. 🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾
1981 NYC... that must have been something!
I used to watch FAME on tv & wished I was in the big city.
Nice 👍 lucky you..
💝awesome!!!
@@brandogrl Same here I never wanted to stay in the AZ
So true !😄
The man roller skated with a guitar and bought a hot dog in a fantasy island suit. Dope as hell. Pretty good vibes.
haha
'Hey... what kind of hot dog do you want? jumbo, spicy-deluxe or plain?"
"The plain! THE PLAIN!"
Right. That was pretty hot!
@@マッケナポール z," l
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This song describes how precious a night can be with someone that you cherish. This is a reminder that the best things in life are free, and we often don't appreciate these moments until years later.
Are you saying George and his date didn't pay for those hot dogs and bubbly?
Awe the 80'''s magical times
So true my friend!
This is why, i love my husband & family daily, like it's our last day on planet earth!
Peace bro
......a night with a woman is free?? I hardly think so! 🤪
My mom died last year and she and my dad used to go to the disco and dance the night away, I would give anything to go back in time and see her having fun 😢 I know she’s with God and is way better now
My condolences 🙏
She's with God, so if you feel with God too, she's not so far...
@@simci1888 Heaven has a Disco
My condolences. May she rest in peace.
Can’t stop playing it on repeat it’s so groovy!
Absolutely. It sets the pace for a sexy night
The lady is Ola Ray...same as in MJ s Thriller....wow what a beauty....
Sampled this on our channel for the song “Ridin alone” check it out!
@@bibinaraineproductions2709
Word up, the jam is intoxicating 🎶🎵🥂💃🏻🕺🏻
I'm here in 2021/22/23 this still rocks!
2020 my favorite singer, cd at home best of, that's real music never gets old, luther van dross also
💯
Too right bro!
Ain't no rock in this, bruh. It's all disco and funk.
@@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717 LOL. Just Gimme the night bro.
Who else thinks George Benson belongs in The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Should've been inducted 20 years ago. What a joke.
Wait he's not in?
Absolutely.
That honour is not good enough for George. He's being inducted into the pantheon of gods at mount Olympus! 🏛️
Ruben yes and he is really a jazz guitarist
A titan. Rest in Power Quincy.
Every time I listen to this song, I transcend to this happy place. It makes you feel warm and joyful. One of my favourites. It’ll forever be a timeless tune.
Cool music indeed and a soul lifter.
Fully agree 👍
George Benson on roller skates would playin a guitar is awesome
i mean it does NOT get better than this
I just want to believe that he never fell off during the shooting and the guitar wasn't damaged
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Hey. Bet others can't do this Half as well as he did 😏😁😎
rollerskating while playing the guitar has to be the most chad thing in music history
How 'bout "smooth"? The incels made "Chad" a thing, and they can keep it.
You don't see it very often🤣
@@JonasClark ok incel
@@grime_12 Thanks for the chuckle. I'm ace.
@@JonasClark ok incel
Me! Today it’s my B-Day🤩🤩🤩Merry Christmas everyone 🤶🏽🎄🧚🏾♂️🥰
Happy Birthday & Merry Christmas ❤ 🎄 🎁 💝
Guy skates better than most while playing the guitar in a suit. This is back when stars came up through the ranks and weren't made by record companies
Hold up!..Clean cut..white suit with the butterfly collar. ..fresh fro...roller skating backwards.. women following him in a bikini..yes sir he is the black pipe piper....lol
@@tyronnfields7945 don't forget about the groove and voice this man had
OG
I saw him live in 2012. Amazing. He was 70 years old. He just got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Loved this song as a teenager and it’s still one of my favorites.
Hello Lizette...How are you,I hope you are doing great and you're staying safe!!
My grandma played alot of old music and I am damn glad she did bc old music rocks❤
Great song!
That bass is funky!!
The lady's voice is captivating.
She is the one of the most remarkable back vocalists of the 80s❤
that's Patti Austin, doing the lead back-up vocals.
She did a lot for Quincy Jones… awesome
@@mysticakhenaton1701yessir, Quincy was on his game early 80s.
This sound is unique and it will forever be a classic.
Music and lyrics written by Rod temperton
@@samuelbasye3508 And produced by Quincy Jones.
@@samuelbasye3508 He was noticed as he wrote ALL of HEATWAVE’s records and wrote M Jackson’s songs…inc Thriller. He worked in a frozen pea factory in Grimsby…where my mother was born. Genius song-writer
I feel blessed to have grown up with this music.
Me too. Great music 🎶
The lady is Ola Ray...same as in MJ s Thriller....wow what a beauty....
this song is so smooth & so goosebump worthy. classic.
Sampled it on our channel for our song “Ridin alone” check it out
My brother first introduced me to the sound of George Benson. I'm always thanking him for that.🎸
I'm currently 27 and this brings me back to all those good cookouts and fun with the family and friends when I was barely 6. Nothing, but a beautiful night ahead. Genuinely an amazing song.
Who else still listening in 2024? They don’t make timeless masterpieces like this anymore
We know great music!! 🎶🎶🎶
Hard to find a better singer than George, his charisma, he is everything!!!!
This Masquerade ....
Maurice White?
How are you doing today my name is Eric moore
I didn’t grow up to this song but this has to be my favorite song of all time. Feel good vibes with a timeless groove.Quincy Jones, Bruce Swedien and Rod Temperton are geniuses. A true masterpiece!
Chris, I have been saying this for YEARS!!! Musically, this song is Quincy Jones, and Rod Temperton at their BEST.
This song is more than 40 years old and it still sounds way better than any of the 'new music' being played on the radio today.
Well that’s not because there isn’t good new music, just that the radio isn’t playing it. If you want some great funky base, I’d recommend “Them Changes” by thundercat. If you want a song that’s magical like this, I’d recommend “Leave the Door Open” by Silk Sonic. Honorable mentions: “Show me the way” and “Sing” by Jon Batiste, “Dang!” By Mac Miller, and “Wesley’s theory (feat George Clinton)” by Kendrick Lamar
So true ❤❤❤💯💯💯
@@julienducarroz8138 sorry I dont like any of the songs u mentioned. Give me the Night has a special vibe - a masterpiece.
Went to see him at the Royal Albert Hall recently, amazing as ever, yes he is just incredible then and now
We had the best in everything unlike today
Bringing in 2025 with this gem❤
I'm 50. Love these 80's music video's that brings back memories of how the world looked like in the 80's.
I envy you these feelings and memories. Born in '91 ❤
Since I was a kid this song always made me feel that the world is a beautiful place.