Northern New Jersey (North New Jersey), we loved for us, and happy 70th birthday anniversary, Mr. Tighten Up himself, Archie Lee Bell (Archie Bell & the Drells).
I have to say this is one hell of a cut 45 record, unlike any other original I have (Get Ready & One Fine Morning come close)! All CD's copies and non original vinyl (including Atlantic compilations) sound flat / dead / muddy . The dynamic range of this record played on a stereo, or through broadcast processing (Prism / CRL) sound is just unbelievable! Technics & Stanton are the gold standard......I've had and used since the 70's.
Do the tighten up, in Mono!!! This is exactly what's good about 45's. The record sounds great over the web through my Sennheiser HD420- SL headphones, keep 'em coming!
Correct - purchased new in June 1978 in Milwaukee. The cartridge is also original. The only thing that doesn't work on it is the cueing lever, hence it's a manual operation to drop the needle! Technics turntables are built like tanks, and will last almost forever if you take good care of them!
Here is a little interesting story about this song “Tighten Up”. This song was originally released in 1967 on the Ovide label when it was technically the B-side to “Dog Eat Dog”. Since “Dog Eat Dog” was originally the A-side, they chose this song as the hit side. It was later reissued on the Atlantic label in 1968 with “Dog Eat Dog” as the flip, the label decided to withdrawn and replaced with “Tighten Up (Part 2)” as the B-side, and ended up becoming a big hit in late spring of 1968. The song was backed up by the TSU Toronados . I saw it on Chancellor Soul’s “Soul Facts” this week about the band called the TSU Toronados if you have not seen it, so check it out.
I actually saw them when I was about 9yo.They were playing at an Armory and my dad was helping out.Only a few songs.But this was definitely ONE of them.
This soldier literally woke up in a hospital bed in Germany to the news that a song he recorded and left in Houston when he was drafted was the #1 record in the whole USA! When the soldier, name of Archie Bell, was well enough, he did an about face, returned to the USA and made a career change.
I agree. I will admit to being partial to the 45's 'hit' right onto the music (eliminating the bass intro').... I thought the 45 version (parts 1 and 2) were 'brighter' -- possibly deliberately so. First heard this version on a large jukebox. Those first 'licks' (the intro'). And thought: My God!! What a sound!! The right key for the guitar. The right 'miking up' of the drums. And that all covering bass...
Alright now! :) Love it because it brings back beautiful memories of how cool it was back then and there was actually a dance we did here in Chicago called the Tighten Up. How to describe but perfect! :)
Wow! I had the same exact turntable. Sold it about 20 years ago. But im sure it would of lasted as long. Youre right they were built like tanks. Made in Japan of course! Great channel btw!
Appreciate the suggestion, but I think the camera angle makes it appear that the cartridge is set at the wrong angle. I set the cartridge up in the head shell per the Stanton set up instructions when new 34 years ago and have not touched it since. All my videos are recorded "flat" (no equalization), and when I play them back, I get plenty of bass through the Bose computer monitor speakers that I use (Companion 5). Thanks for listening!
So great to dance to this. Jeeze ... memories are great. Thanks for all this vinyl!! How are they so clean??????? I mean, I know how warn out mine were years ago, let alone 50 years more!
The stylus used in the Stanton 680 SL cartridge is called a "stereohedron", which is similar to elliptical, but with greater contact with the walls of the groove. This too is original and in excellent condition. A replacement stylus (if you can find one) is over $200!
Tighten Up on this original Mono 45 does have a lot of punch, but it does lack bass a little bit. I also have this original 45 and i notice the same with my copy. The original 1968 "Tighten Up" stereo LP uses the Haeco CSG process. The mono master used on this 45 is most likely a fold-down made through the Compatible Stereo Generator's mono output like many mono 45's that Atlantic put out at that time, even though there is no indication on the record label. This blows the stereo version away.
I seem to recall (without checking references at the moment) all my stereo cartridge specs are 20 degrees VTA. Furthermore, I do not hear any sibilance from ABC's Stanton. Note that it is a 680SL if I am seeing it correctly. The "SL" means that it was originally equipped with a stereohedron stylus (line contact). If replaced with the same, the VTA becomes more critical. It has to be right if the cartridge is mounted flush to the headshell, tone arm parallel to the record. I see no problem here.
Scott Burton I was in the Navy at the time and my bunk mate who was black, would play this all, the time on his reel to reel tape player and would dance all over the barracks mumbling about doing the tighten up.🤣
This was their only #1 hit in late spring of 1968. This song first released around late 1967 on the Ovide label which was an indie label based out of Houston, TX, but it was later released on the Atlantic label the following year. At first, “Dog Eat Dog” was the A-side, but they decided to choose “Tighten Up” as the B-side, and ended up becoming a hit.
Thus video, something would do, with the good setting as this. Music unites US, I love my white Brothers, just as much as I love my Black and Latino brothers. #MakeAmericaAsGreatAsITCanBe #UNITY💯 #ShoutOutFromLosSkanless💯
It's always good to get into a hifi tech discussion. I have observed the same with elliptical styli and excessive sibilance on certain records. When played with a 6 mil (not 7 mil) conical stylus, the sibilance goes away. The reason is not that the elliptical stylus can not track extreme modulations, in fact it can. The VTA must be close to what the record was cut at since its groove contact is also an ellipse. The conical stylus has mostly point contact in the groove, so VTA isn't critical.
“Tighten Up (Part 2)” was the B-side to “Tighten Up” where they replaced “Dog Eat Dog” after its first release since it was withdrawn. ruclips.net/video/zxgoxupHJlU/видео.html Here is the original B-side to “Tighten Up” called “Dog Eat Dog” before it was withdrawn. Originally “Dog Eat Dog” was the A-side before they chose this one as the hit side. ruclips.net/video/mM5IL-2Ilns/видео.html
There is certainly nothing wrong with manual operation. Professional radio DJ's always operated manual turntables. Radio was fast paced, so there was no time to use a cue control, unless anyone wanted to listen to 5 seconds of dead air! haha So likewise, any hobbyist who plays lots of records will be more expeditious to operate manually. My first good turntable was the original AR which has no cueing lever, just a nice headshell hook for easy tonearm handling.
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Northern New Jersey (North New Jersey), we loved for us, and happy 70th birthday anniversary, Mr. Tighten Up himself, Archie Lee Bell (Archie Bell & the Drells).
Finally, the orginal version: with reverb ! Thanks !
That guitar!! Those drums!! No wonder that was a #1 at the time!
I have to say this is one hell of a cut 45 record, unlike any other original I have (Get Ready & One Fine Morning come close)! All CD's copies and non original vinyl (including Atlantic compilations) sound flat / dead / muddy . The dynamic range of this record played on a stereo, or through broadcast processing (Prism / CRL) sound is just unbelievable! Technics & Stanton are the gold standard......I've had and used since the 70's.
Go Archie!!!....Thanks for your service!!
Man, what a great groove this song is!! I could just settle into this forever!
Just love this one. The real oldschool version. Thanks for uploading.😊
The mono mix has more "Punch" Thanks for posting!
this is the most amazing jam. that breakdown with the clapping and horns!! unhh! yeah!
Do the tighten up, in Mono!!! This is exactly what's good about 45's. The record sounds great over the web through my Sennheiser HD420- SL headphones, keep 'em coming!
I lost a copy of this in a quake, and then years later, I found it once again at a local record store that sells oldies! Miracles do happen!
Tighten up on that bass! Let that guitar part in. Tighten up on that flute!
Correct - purchased new in June 1978 in Milwaukee. The cartridge is also original. The only thing that doesn't work on it is the cueing lever, hence it's a manual operation to drop the needle! Technics turntables are built like tanks, and will last almost forever if you take good care of them!
Here is a little interesting story about this song “Tighten Up”. This song was originally released in 1967 on the Ovide label when it was technically the B-side to “Dog Eat Dog”. Since “Dog Eat Dog” was originally the A-side, they chose this song as the hit side. It was later reissued on the Atlantic label in 1968 with “Dog Eat Dog” as the flip, the label decided to withdrawn and replaced with “Tighten Up (Part 2)” as the B-side, and ended up becoming a big hit in late spring of 1968.
The song was backed up by the TSU Toronados . I saw it on Chancellor Soul’s “Soul Facts” this week about the band called the TSU Toronados if you have not seen it, so check it out.
I actually saw them when I was about 9yo.They were playing at an Armory and my dad was helping out.Only a few songs.But this was definitely
ONE of them.
The sweet summer memories of the year I was born
One of those Part 1 / Part 2 singles. Huge hit Summer 1968.
Tighten up on that bass.
This soldier literally woke up in a hospital bed in Germany to the news that a song he recorded and left in Houston when he was drafted was the #1 record in the whole USA! When the soldier, name of Archie Bell, was well enough, he did an about face, returned to the USA and made a career change.
Nothing compares to a 45 mono - so much better than stereo.
I agree.
I will admit to being partial to the 45's 'hit' right onto the music (eliminating the bass intro').... I thought the 45 version (parts 1 and 2) were 'brighter' -- possibly deliberately so.
First heard this version on a large jukebox.
Those first 'licks' (the intro').
And thought: My God!! What a sound!! The right key for the guitar. The right 'miking up' of the drums. And that all covering bass...
And to think this was the B-side to the A-side hit they were trying to promote : , Dog Eat Dog ....
Thank you for no ads on your videos! People can be so greedy
Mono...that's what I'm talkin' about! Tighten it up...
great post.
I like the way you have chosen to present your records. Good job.
This is just a great song. The instruments come together beautifully and brilliantly.
Alright now! :) Love it because it brings back beautiful memories of how cool it was back then and there was actually a dance we did here in Chicago called the Tighten Up. How to describe but perfect! :)
I can dance to this music . It could help me lose weight . There’s one problem , I have no one to dance with !!
Excellent!!
Outta SIGHT,SOCK IT TO ME,LET THAT GUITAR FALL IN THEIR,TIGHTENED UP
Memories of Houston,TX. in the 60's--
1968 a GREAT YEAR to be in Houston--winning sports, NASA, no flooding (yet)
Now everybody tighten up now🎼
Wow! I had the same exact turntable. Sold it about 20 years ago. But im sure it would of lasted as long. Youre right they were built like tanks. Made in Japan of course! Great channel btw!
This is a great 1968 song! Archie Bell & The Drells-Houston, Texas(Beyonce's Hometown)
kjchicago1 Whose Beyonce? This is the 1960s There is no Beyonce. (THANKS BE TO GOD FOR THAT!)
Who?
Appreciate the suggestion, but I think the camera angle makes it appear that the cartridge is set at the wrong angle. I set the cartridge up in the head shell per the Stanton set up instructions when new 34 years ago and have not touched it since. All my videos are recorded "flat" (no equalization), and when I play them back, I get plenty of bass through the Bose computer monitor speakers that I use (Companion 5). Thanks for listening!
Back N da Day. NJ Gilbert Wonderful.
MONSTER HIT IN EARLY 68,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,OUTTASIGHT
Houston TX all day!
So great to dance to this. Jeeze ... memories are great. Thanks for all this vinyl!! How are they so clean??????? I mean, I know how warn out mine were years ago, let alone 50 years more!
The stylus used in the Stanton 680 SL cartridge is called a "stereohedron", which is similar to elliptical, but with greater contact with the walls of the groove. This too is original and in excellent condition. A replacement stylus (if you can find one) is over $200!
love this...gives me happy feet lol
You Channel is fantastic--Thank you ma Man-great content and quality
Tighten Up on this original Mono 45 does have a lot of punch, but it does lack bass a little bit.
I also have this original 45 and i notice the same with my copy. The original 1968 "Tighten Up" stereo LP uses the Haeco CSG process. The mono master used on this 45 is most likely a fold-down made through the Compatible Stereo Generator's mono output like many mono 45's that Atlantic put out at that time, even though there is no indication on the record label. This blows the stereo version away.
Just fun to listen to...
this is awesome! Is this one the original hit version? Wow you are lucky to own all these.
Good, WONDERFUL, TASTE OF OL TIME R-N-R, SOULS
💕
another one I grew up on...........
Cool
I seem to recall (without checking references at the moment) all my stereo cartridge specs are 20 degrees VTA. Furthermore, I do not hear any sibilance from ABC's Stanton. Note that it is a 680SL if I am seeing it correctly. The "SL" means that it was originally equipped with a stereohedron stylus (line contact). If replaced with the same, the VTA becomes more critical. It has to be right if the cartridge is mounted flush to the headshell, tone arm parallel to the record. I see no problem here.
# 1 in May 1968-Still sounds great!
Scott Burton I was in the Navy at the time and my bunk mate who was black, would play this all, the time on his reel to reel tape player and would dance all over the barracks mumbling about doing the tighten up.🤣
This was their only #1 hit in late spring of 1968. This song first released around late 1967 on the Ovide label which was an indie label based out of Houston, TX, but it was later released on the Atlantic label the following year.
At first, “Dog Eat Dog” was the A-side, but they decided to choose “Tighten Up” as the B-side, and ended up becoming a hit.
In terms of structure, the only difference between this and the album version is the album version's electric bass intro, and the single's early fade.
Thus video, something would do, with the good setting as this. Music unites US, I love my white Brothers, just as much as I love my Black and Latino brothers. #MakeAmericaAsGreatAsITCanBe #UNITY💯 #ShoutOutFromLosSkanless💯
Might be the only band to have a #1 single while it's leader was in the military.
It's always good to get into a hifi tech discussion. I have observed the same with elliptical styli and excessive sibilance on certain records. When played with a 6 mil (not 7 mil) conical stylus, the sibilance goes away. The reason is not that the elliptical stylus can not track extreme modulations, in fact it can. The VTA must be close to what the record was cut at since its groove contact is also an ellipse. The conical stylus has mostly point contact in the groove, so VTA isn't critical.
can you post part 2 please i like the vocal great post & yeah mono rules peace...
“Tighten Up (Part 2)” was the B-side to “Tighten Up” where they replaced “Dog Eat Dog” after its first release since it was withdrawn.
ruclips.net/video/zxgoxupHJlU/видео.html
Here is the original B-side to “Tighten Up” called “Dog Eat Dog” before it was withdrawn. Originally “Dog Eat Dog” was the A-side before they chose this one as the hit side.
ruclips.net/video/mM5IL-2Ilns/видео.html
I meant hard to describe. :)
You've had that turntable that long??
There is certainly nothing wrong with manual operation. Professional radio DJ's always operated manual turntables. Radio was fast paced, so there was no time to use a cue control, unless anyone wanted to listen to 5 seconds of dead air! haha So likewise, any hobbyist who plays lots of records will be more expeditious to operate manually. My first good turntable was the original AR which has no cueing lever, just a nice headshell hook for easy tonearm handling.
ohellzyeah
I have Altec-Lansing computer speakers (old), and I get plenty of bass.
Great song. Pity the live performances aren't better quality
In the end I ask myself if stereo was that necessary at all!
Didn't Archie Bell have a younger brother who became an NFL all-star?
Rickey Bell was Archie’s brother. He played at USC and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He passed away in 1984 after battling a neuromuscular disease.
Actually more like 13yo