The creativity from this period will never be seen again. This music with its gut wrenching and pounding rythum just grabbed you and held on. There were so many of these extremely talented people and the people behind them. Thankfully, their work was captured and we can listen to it.
@@alfa-psi Our futures are determined by the choices that we make which are based on our prior life experiences. We are PavlovIan creatures but don’t know it. The secret is to break one’s programming codes.
Because tons of folks are still visiting this and other mosogotam tracks, you should know that the owner of this channel, whose real name is John, sadly passed away in March 2020 from COVID-19 - tragically, he was one of the very early victims of the virus. John was an absolute creative genius for this and all the other wonderful tracks he created. While it is a tragedy that we won't get any new productions from him, he still managed to leave us with a goldmine of material to enjoy for years to come - what a gift! John, may you rest in peace.
In 1972 there was a sickle cell anemia fundraiser show at the FOX in Detroit. Hosted by comedian Nipsey Russell (played the tinman in WIZ). Edwin Starr made the largest donation of the night $5,000. Nipsey said " he must have enough money to air condition a cotton field.". But he didn't perform. Marvin and Jamerson did perform
The Funk Brothers in most cases used two drummers a tambourine player and if you listen carefully you can hear the congas. That's why I such a funky beat.
Edwin moved from the USA to Nottingham UK, my home city. I had the privilege of meeting him when he came to the club where I worked . Such a true gentleman and an incredible artist. Americas loss was our gain. His grave is here in Nottingham, and many still pay their respect there . RIP Edwin and thank you for such music.
Dear Edwin the adopted brit, he used to tour the uk quite a lot and do all the soul weekenders he loved his fans and was always a real gent, RIP Mr Starr
There was so much great music in this era...contemporary youth of today have no idea of the magnificent harmonies, syncopation, melodies, rhythm, innovative instrumentation! I truly miss this wonderful era of contemporary music!
I just want to compliment and thank you on such awesome mixes to classic Motown songs. I was born in downtown Detroit in 1954 and so many of these artists are an integral part of my youth. Diana Ross and The Supremes never stop to add so much to my life. Again, thank-you on such wonderful stuff.
One day when I was in high school a friend of mine (Quinten) came to school and said I cut a record last night on drums. Well this is it and it is still played today on commercials. This was back in the sixties.
This is SOUL music not R&B! Edwin Starr's records "War" and "25 Miles" are prime examples of a Soul Music" singer and he was one of the best. As we're listening to him sing, we not only hear the passion in his voice, but we feel the emotions in his words. His soulful style of singing and vocal adds of "hey" with his soulful screams at the right times allows Mr. Starr to tells us a story so powerfully that the listeners can easily believe that "he has twenty-five to go, and his feet are hurting mighty bad". His voice,the horn section, the drums, and guitars builds so much excitement that when he begins his countdown of miles left to go by saying "come on feet don't fail me now, I got 10 more miles to go, I got 9,8,7,6....I've got 5 more miles to go over the hill and around the bend" the listener feels as if he's been on hype journey with him! That's what SOUL music does! SOUL music allows us to feel and experience the words of the song while we dance to it! "25 Miles" by Edwin Starr is SOUL MUSIC!!! PastorRP
This is an incredible mix. Thank to you for sharing the undeniable vocal talent of Edwin Starr R.I.P. I believe he is buried here in Nottingham UK, his adopted home. A gifted vocalist and a fine human being.
Haven't heard this song in years, for some reason it's been in my head all day. Great thing about RUclips, I can look it up and listen to it! Thanks Mosogotam!
I really love this , I used to sing this song when my mom would send me to the store to get bread. I remember saying I got 10 miles to go. Thank you EWARD STARR!
I was lucky enough to record him for a track with Supremes Lynda Laurence that was on my first CD with the FLOS 'Private Number' and he was a total professional - turned up on time - did everything I asked (and more) and was just a joy to work with. Miss him.
I've always loved the intro of this song with the Hammond organ heard faintly in the chorus around the 00:17 second mark. Each time I hear the song I think of the wooden pre-solid state electric organ with it's vacuum tubes glowing hot and leslie speaker spinning. A true Norman Whitfield masterpiece. Thumbs up to the publisher. Great edit! and thanks for sharing this!!
Always flawless dance music from Mr. Starr 60s AND 70s!! Thank you for posting this 1968-69 Motown classic extended - See also Agent Double-O-Soul MONO INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL 5 years earlier - DAVEDJ
DAVID WOLF I think this song came out in 1968. I'd know that because my first car was a 1968 Volkswagen beetle. I always played this song pretending I lived in this year.
Jan.21st: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer-songwriter Charles Edwin Hatcher / Edwin Starr (1942-2003) his previous band of 20 years, Total Concept Unlimited, became Rose Royce. Thank you and God bless. R.I.P. Thanks for the upload, mosogotam. Blessings.
+Antoinette Kincherlow particulat am i to "double-o-soul", with and without the lyrics. absolutely one of the gratest two sides on one ric-tic single!!!
I was watching Pastor Ed Young on television while ago on TBN of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas....the winning walk with Jesus and I thought of the lyrics in this song by Edwinn Starr.
if you are suffer from dilexia spelled wrong but I think that is when you read backwards, pardon me because I am not an eye doctor, but I am 26 years old if you read 62 in reverse! Got to walk on!
Your extended versions are the best ever, a Baby boomer I think I was between the ages of 11 and 13 when Edwin Starr had his hey day, remember hearing this man all over AM radio back then, a definite hip shaker then and still...love it
I love this song, the only thing wrong with the original version is that it wasn't long enough. Thank you so much. Could you do "War"? That would just make my day!!!
In case you are not aware, the letters in "Mosogotam" stand for 4 of the label names under the Motown banner. Mo = Motown so = Soul go = Gordy tam = Tamla
January 21st: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer Charles Edwin Hatcher / Edwin Starr (1942-2003) Thank you and God bless. RIP....thanks for the upload, mosogotam. Blessings. #keeprockin
I used to do my own dance to this song in the top rank Bristol some thought I was looney but I loved it, recently saw a video with young modern dancers doing the same sort of dance I did back in the 70's happy days it was no version of northern soul dancing ktf, thanks moto
I believe the drummers on this cut are Richard "Pistol" Allen and Uriel Jones, double tracked. I don't think James Gadson played on this, and the dear departed Benny Benjamin was already deceased when this was recorded.
this a bitter sweet song for me....sweet because I love the sound and we as teens at that time had a little dance we made up.....something like todays line dancing....bitter because I a teen 2 months with child and sick as a dog...baby is now 44
Ummm Ummm Ummm!....Take a bit of Edwin Starr, add a dash of Funk Brothers, mix in some 'Mosogotam magic spice' and you have the perfect Recipe for a feast! Well done John, yet more excellence and greatly appreciated.....Best regards, Neil.
Wow! It sounds better than the 7" 45 rpm disc version, called "radio edit." It even sounds better on RUclips. I am sorry to learn that Edwin Starr died.
Another gem, but then I'd expect nothing less. having to promote this on the Group "Motown Memories - Miracles, Wonders & Marvelettes"... Keep the motown sound coming.
The creativity from this period will never be seen again. This music with its gut wrenching and pounding rythum just grabbed you and held on. There were so many of these extremely talented people and the people behind them. Thankfully, their work was captured and we can listen to it.
@@alfa-psi Our futures are determined by the choices that we make which are based on our prior life experiences. We are PavlovIan creatures but don’t know it. The secret is to break one’s programming codes.
Because tons of folks are still visiting this and other mosogotam tracks, you should know that the owner of this channel, whose real name is John, sadly passed away in March 2020 from COVID-19 - tragically, he was one of the very early victims of the virus. John was an absolute creative genius for this and all the other wonderful tracks he created. While it is a tragedy that we won't get any new productions from him, he still managed to leave us with a goldmine of material to enjoy for years to come - what a gift! John, may you rest in peace.
Love his remixes. RIP sir!
In 1972 there was a sickle cell anemia fundraiser show at the FOX in Detroit. Hosted by comedian Nipsey Russell (played the tinman in WIZ). Edwin Starr made the largest donation of the night $5,000. Nipsey said " he must have enough money to air condition a cotton field.". But he didn't perform. Marvin and Jamerson did perform
Mind blowing back beat, good vibes with this one. My Motown, baby. 💚 Uh- huh !!
"War" is his biggest hit and most critically acclaimed but this is Edwin Starr's best song right here. 25 Miles.
Motown, I was lucky to have grown up in the 60s.
Drummer killed it!🔥💯✊🏾🤘🏾
The Funk Brothers in most cases used two drummers a tambourine player and if you listen carefully you can hear the congas. That's why I such a funky beat.
The drummer killed it, yes! !and brought it back alive...resurrected it. Now "Come on feet". Omg
The R&B music from this era is unsurpassed.
Edwin moved from the USA to Nottingham UK, my home city. I had the privilege of meeting him when he came to the club where I worked . Such a true gentleman and an incredible artist. Americas loss was our gain. His grave is here in Nottingham, and many still pay their respect there . RIP Edwin and thank you for such music.
An amazing song from Edwin Starr, this one and of course War.
What a great groove. Glad I grew up with Motown.
20th Century Classic
That's a blessing.
Grew up in Detroi
that big base sound to pass it down to philly sound
I can listen you your extended versions all day long. I pray they are playing "Motown" when I'm in the nursing home!
Gee Male....thanks so much!
+Gee Male Yea man!. Smile!.
+Gee Male I JUST SEE YOU PARTING IN YOUR DEPENDS. PARTY ON MY FRIEND.
+Gee Male ...Sorry buddy you will be listening to extended versions of Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne in the nursing home! Lol
Tony T LOL hahhahahaha omg.
Seen him live in 89 .....greatest thing I've ever seen .Jimmy ruffin and junior walker on the same bill .....it don't get any better than that 😊
What a bad ass song. I love it! I just want to get up and DANCE!
It's impossible to listen to this song sitting still !!!
Feet don’t fail me now. 2023. still sound good.
Dear Edwin the adopted brit, he used to tour the uk quite a lot and do all the soul weekenders he loved his fans and was always a real gent, RIP Mr Starr
+idaslpdhr YOU ARE CORRECT. HE AND HIS MUSIC WERE BIG IN THE UK.
Lovely man seen him twice what a star !! pardon the pun.
I should know this ,he decided to move to my part of the country ,gud old Nottingham ,mi duck .ktf
There was so much great music in this era...contemporary youth of today have no idea of the magnificent harmonies, syncopation, melodies, rhythm, innovative instrumentation! I truly miss this wonderful era of contemporary music!
ONE OF THE BEST DANCE RECORDS EVER. THIS ONE NEEDED TO BE EXTENDED. LET'S GET A LINE DANCE GOING YOU ALL.
The coolest of the cool……Edwin Starr….get it my man !!!!!
I just want to compliment and thank you on such awesome mixes to classic Motown songs. I was born in downtown Detroit in 1954 and so many of these artists are an integral part of my youth. Diana Ross and The Supremes never stop to add so much to my life. Again, thank-you on such wonderful stuff.
You were oh so lucky to be from the home of Hitsville USA. Greetings from Nottingham UK, the final home of Edwin.
One day when I was in high school a friend of mine (Quinten) came to school and said I cut a record last night on drums. Well this is it and it is still played today on commercials. This was back in the sixties.
Mosogotam, you did a splendid job. It sounds as though Charles Edwin Hatcher-Edwin Starr is alive.
May Mosogotam RIP😢
Walked home from the Torch tunstall to biddulph singing this song,on many occasions !
This is SOUL music not R&B! Edwin Starr's records "War" and "25 Miles" are prime examples of a Soul Music" singer and he was one of the best. As we're listening to him sing, we not only hear the passion in his voice, but we feel the emotions in his words. His soulful style of singing and vocal adds of "hey" with his soulful screams at the right times allows Mr. Starr to tells us a story so powerfully that the listeners can easily believe that "he has twenty-five to go, and his feet are hurting mighty bad". His voice,the horn section, the drums, and guitars builds so much excitement that when he begins his countdown of miles left to go by saying "come on feet don't fail me now, I got 10 more miles to go, I got 9,8,7,6....I've got 5 more miles to go over the hill and around the bend" the listener feels as if he's been on hype journey with him! That's what SOUL music does! SOUL music allows us to feel and experience the words of the song while we dance to it! "25 Miles" by Edwin Starr is SOUL MUSIC!!!
PastorRP
Best secret5562...very well said..
This is an incredible mix. Thank to you for sharing the undeniable vocal talent of Edwin Starr R.I.P. I believe he is buried here in Nottingham UK, his adopted home. A gifted vocalist and a fine human being.
Gary....much appreciated!!!
Gary Drabble Yeah man he`s buried here in Chilwell nr. Beeston Notts!
Gary Drabble Yeah man he`s buried here in Chilwell nr. Beeston Notts!
+57dogsbody Wow! maybe I can visit it one day.
Man of the people.
The late & very great Edwin lived and rests here in Nottingham, England 🏴 🇬🇧
What a singer ! Such a fantastic voice, just pure talent.
Haven't heard this song in years, for some reason it's been in my head all day. Great thing about RUclips, I can look it up and listen to it! Thanks Mosogotam!
Love this song and extended version!
The 1987 movie "Adventures in Babysitting" is when I first fell in love with this song and 31 years later, I watched the movie and it brought me here!
What you do with these classic songs is brilliant. Respect.
Thanks so much!!
I really love this , I used to sing this song when my mom would send me to the store to get bread. I remember saying I got 10 miles to go. Thank you EWARD STARR!
Haha, yup on the way to the store to cash in some bottles
That drummer is on fire.
🎉 COOL MUSIC AND HE'S HANDSOME.... 🎉🎉
One of the best Motown productions ever, made even better by mosogotam! You have outdone yourself sir!
Fantastic rock song! It doesn't get much better than this!
oh my mercy ,rocks my very core ,finger poping ,back bone slip,that is the greatest whooooooooo-party time
+venesmarie Rocks mine to!. Smile! Take care.
I was lucky enough to record him for a track with Supremes Lynda Laurence that was on my first CD with the FLOS 'Private Number' and he was a total professional - turned up on time - did everything I asked (and more) and was just a joy to work with. Miss him.
I've always loved the intro of this song with the Hammond organ heard faintly in the chorus around the 00:17 second mark.
Each time I hear the song I think of the wooden pre-solid state electric organ with it's vacuum tubes glowing hot and leslie speaker spinning. A true Norman Whitfield masterpiece.
Thumbs up to the publisher. Great edit! and thanks for sharing this!!
💐💐💐I REMEMBER THE LATE 🔆EDWIN STARR🥀🔆THE MOTOWN SOUND💐💐💐
On drums, God himself.
Yes...WHO is the drummer here? He earned triple scale on this one!
Uriel Jones
That drummer beat those drums like my mother use to do to me back in Mississippi
The Funk Brothers that's all you got to know about the drummer
Always flawless dance music from Mr. Starr 60s AND 70s!! Thank you for posting this 1968-69 Motown classic extended - See also Agent Double-O-Soul MONO INSTRUMENTAL/VOCAL 5 years earlier - DAVEDJ
DAVID WOLF I think this song came out in 1968. I'd know that because my first car was a 1968 Volkswagen beetle. I always played this song pretending I lived in this year.
Feets don't fail me now!!!! 💯 😍
I got to walk on! Love it.
This is ICONIC R&B! The great 60’s!
Imma walk fast to Get to that Loving, Plaine & Simple Funk Brothers on Fire!!!!
Agent Double Oh Soul!!!
Thank You, mosogotam,,for ALL you do,,ed
+eddie d Eddie....thanks so much for your support!!
Rip John, you are already missed.
You continually amaze me!!
My PICK ME UP SONG BEFORE GOING WALKING ON THE TRACK LOL THANK U FLINT MI.
Edwin was such a GOOD man,,and he could really get UP ^^^ There !,,ed
Jan.21st: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer-songwriter Charles Edwin Hatcher / Edwin Starr (1942-2003) his previous band of 20 years, Total Concept Unlimited, became Rose Royce. Thank you and God bless. R.I.P. Thanks for the upload, mosogotam. Blessings.
Loving your extended versions absolutely amazing 🕺✊dancing around my living room right now 😎
love Ewin Starr's music
+Antoinette Kincherlow particulat am i to "double-o-soul", with and without the lyrics. absolutely one of the gratest two sides on one ric-tic single!!!
I was watching Pastor Ed Young on television while ago on TBN of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas....the winning walk with Jesus and I thought of the lyrics in this song by Edwinn Starr.
if you are suffer from dilexia spelled wrong but I think that is when you read backwards, pardon me because I am not an eye doctor, but I am 26 years old if you read 62 in reverse! Got to walk on!
Yes, YES Thank YOU!!!
Your extended versions are the best ever, a Baby boomer I think I was between the ages of 11 and 13 when Edwin Starr had his hey day, remember hearing this man all over AM radio back then, a definite hip shaker then and still...love it
Thanks, cathlean...Ed Starr was terrific!!!
This version is hot❤
thank you very much for these gems, sharing all of them I listen to on my Facebook.
Superstarr of soul and Loved by the northernsoul world
Nicely done!!!
I love this song, the only thing wrong with the original version is that it wasn't long enough. Thank you so much. Could you do "War"? That would just make my day!!!
Cmon ears don't fail me now.
I love how you make good shower songs even better! Love sing to all those little intros you put in!
In case you are not aware, the letters in "Mosogotam" stand for 4 of the label names under the Motown banner.
Mo = Motown
so = Soul
go = Gordy
tam = Tamla
They are all fab and being a big fan of motown its a dream ;-)
Heard this in the into of the new Toyota commercial just had to hear it ALL again LOVED this song way back then thanks
sounds very good
Very nice !!
You've outdone yourself on this one. Thank you.
January 21st: Happy birthday R&B-Soul Singer Charles Edwin Hatcher / Edwin Starr (1942-2003) Thank you and God bless. RIP....thanks for the upload, mosogotam. Blessings. #keeprockin
Case Wodling, Kennard, East Tech. Since the second grade. Miss you much.
I been steppin since the sun came up
Awesome toe tapping tune!
STOP IT, I'm telling myself-so I can stop dancing to care of many things to do today..25 miles I've danced
This is before my time and I'm lovin it! 😘
Ok.....I give up.!!!! I love it.
+Patty Hinrichs Okay slim, my hands are on the wall, what do you need?. Smile!. Hey I love it to!.
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I used to do my own dance to this song in the top rank Bristol some thought I was looney but I loved it, recently saw a video with young modern dancers doing the same sort of dance I did back in the 70's happy days it was no version of northern soul dancing ktf, thanks moto
this is great
I believe the drummers on this cut are Richard "Pistol" Allen and Uriel Jones, double tracked. I don't think James Gadson played on this, and the dear departed Benny Benjamin was already deceased when this was recorded.
I can really feel the hotness from dancings inside !
this a bitter sweet song for me....sweet because I love the sound and we as teens at that time had a little dance we made up.....something like todays line dancing....bitter because I a teen 2 months with child and sick as a dog...baby is now 44
Ummm Ummm Ummm!....Take a bit of Edwin Starr, add a dash of Funk Brothers, mix in some 'Mosogotam magic spice' and you have the perfect Recipe for a feast!
Well done John, yet more excellence and greatly appreciated.....Best regards, Neil.
Wow! It sounds better than the 7" 45 rpm disc version, called "radio edit." It even sounds better on RUclips. I am sorry to learn that Edwin Starr died.
Top, top, top effort!
John...this is more effective than my morning coffee! JAMMIN'!
GO EDWIN STAR! 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🤣🤩😂
One of my favorite songs of play in my '68 Volkswagen in San Diego a few years ago.
THIS IS THE CRAZY RE-MIX!!! AWESOME!!!
John....thank you thank you!!!
ivyfield...how wonderful for you to work with him and Lynda!
Thank You!!!
Indebted to you mosogotam ... keep the good work going
Well...thanks so much, Graham!!!
Another gem, but then I'd expect nothing less. having to promote this on the Group "Motown Memories - Miracles, Wonders & Marvelettes"... Keep the motown sound coming.
Righteous. Song and Mix.
MrRictic....thank you so VERY much!!!!
thanks for posting....fabulous song!!