Hal Funkbass summer madness was originally the 2nd part of this but they made it 2 separate songs. on the light of worlds album. they both on there but not back to back.
Wow. Forgot all about this track. I'm 50. I wore this groove out when it came out. This whole album I found fascinating. Use to listen to it alone, headphones, in my room. Musta been 13/14 or so. Living in Germany. Didn't have any friends into funk/Kool. Lookin at all these comments regarding this album makes me feel like cryin. I had no idea others were similarly moved. The internet is amazing. (A blessing AND a curse). Oh,well. Peace to all.
@@MyNameIsMalachi Malachi 3...will a man rob GOD? How have you robbed me? In tithes and offerings. Bring m e all the tithes into the storehouse, that there be meat in my house. Prove me now saith the Lord of Hosts, that I may pour you out a blessing, that you won't have room to receive it!!! Quoted from my memory. Its not 100% accurate, need a Bible for that. Malachi, the prophet of God!
This song, one of my all time favorites, was recorded originally as an intro to Sumer Madness, which follows it on the album, fortunately, Ronald Bell shared this truth with me before he passed this year. RIP dear friend and mentor.
@@barfface7808I’m medicated right now. Someone posted a vid on IG about the origins of Summer Madness and this song was referenced as its genesis. The bass line and drums during the chorus and the end are beyond funky. 😮
This song means a lot to me. Last year towards the end of summer, I couldn't get summer madness out of my head, so I would listen to it here on the tube. I did that for a few months and then decided to buy Light of Worlds to add to my collection not knowing this song was on there. I was first introduced to it when Pete Rock sampled it for We roll back in '08. I ordered the cd at the end of November and received it on December 6th. The day before I received it in the mail, I had spontaneous lung collapse which I thought was pneumonia. I was eventually hospitalized and needed surgery to correct it. After I was told I'd need surgery, I had this song on repeat and gazed out the window into the grey sky, in disbelief. I continued to play this often during my recovery, this song helped me get through a tough time.
Wow... I hope that you are fully recovered. The power of beautiful music. Every time that I listen to this song I will think of what this song did for you.
this song sounds like a relic, something you stumble upon lost to time only to realize its true value, i happened to hear this a long time ago only now realizing what the song was
'' I walk, & walk & walk like a zombie in the night... what love can do....Kool n' the Gang at their finest !!!!! '' The song may run short, but the message runs deeper !!!!!!
I walked (I walked and walked) Like a zombie in the night You came (you came, you came) And you brought me back to life I tried so hard (I tried, I tried) To become the one you need But now you think that you're not enough for me You don't have to change for me I love you just the way you are I'd rather change the sun and the moon Or see December's snow in June
I lived in Wiesbaden, Germany, from 1973 to 1976. I believe that this song and album came out in 1974. I used to play the drums and I also wore this groove out back in the day. This is perhaps my most memorable song by Kool And The Gang. This really evokes wonderful memories of my youthful high school days. People are really unaware of how deep this band really was during their heyday!!
Pete Rock,Jim Jones,&Max B ~~~ We Roll!!! Masta Ace ~~~ You Can't Find Me!!! Vince Staples ~~~ 102!!! Dom Kennedy ~~~ Home Alone!!! Jeru The Damaja ~~~ Logical!!!
I remember when I was a little kid, back in the early 80's, that I put this album on my record player, and this song really stood out to me. Nearly 30 years later, it still sounds good, and the lyrics mean even more to me!!
@@thundorkat Yeah sorry, that was 1 year ago and i was kind of ''inmature'' in some music knowledge aspect, but well that doesn't take away the fact that this song is incredible
Same here - could replay that haunting intro melody and words in my mind over all these years since I first heard it in the seventies. I have the vinyl somewhere, though really need to download it and replay on up to date equipment! Love it as much now as then. Just beautiful.
I played this for my now 11 year old son a couple years ago and he fell in love with it. The music is beautiful, haunting, ethereal...and then it's over. I wish it was longer!! 🥺
Overlooked on this album with some bangers: "Higher Plane", "Summer Madness", "Rhyme Tyme People," "You Don't Have To Change" is just a great vibe that Kool and company let loose.
Honestly I'm just a 21 year old white dude that loves soul music, but seeing everyone talk about experiencing this song in the 70s and 80s is really cool.
Kool&Gang with that New Jersey sound...1974..my favorite album ever...i remember when Kool and his brother Ronald would come to temple 25 in Brick city NEWARK..1974 great year.. great memories
When I was growing up here in Canada, I never knew of this song (or of the remarkable group) but a CTV News programme sampled the wonderful hook, and thankfully I never forgot it... GREAT to discover the song; now it's my favourite album by this outstanding band! =)
Very direct as the guitar opens; he makes his point early painting a picture of bleakness gone bright by a lover uncertain of herself, stated once: You don't have to change for me.
I walked (I walked, and walked) Like a zombie in the night You came (You came, you came) And you brought me back to life I tried so hard (I tried, I tried) To become the one you need But now you think that you're not enough for me [Outro] You don't have to change for me I love you just the way you are I'd rather change the sun and the moon Or see December snow in June
1974. About two years later, George Benson - Breezin' Yes? No? Either way they are both great songs. I was all of 18 when I heard this one and in my loneliness I walked and walked feeling like a zombie in the night. Three years later she came she came and brought me back to life. She didn't have to change for me. Hey, also in 1974 Isley Brothers - Hello, Don't Change. I guess these musical genius, K&G, GB, and IB all thought alike. We were blessed.
me too! I had the album, then all these years, I could only recall the tune and " I walked, I walked and walked", wonderful to find it here. But the tune is haunting me again........ it's the touch of sadness in it.
It's actually the prelude to Summer Madness it belongs to the beginning of Summer Madness written by the late Trumpet player Spike Mickens I think, then Ronnie added Summer Madness.
Why the best songs gotta be short? I got It on CD and order the vinyl online. This Is the best album ever. I was only 2 years old playin It. I was hook.
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On Vlad TV RUclips channel. Robert Bell mentioned, "we played with this new synth over this song, and we liked how it sounded, let's called it Summer Madness". The roots of G-Funk are heard on the first 8 bars. Indubitably, Kool & The Gang is legendary.
I used to pause/record the break back in '87. I've always thought this song was sad but tough. The music that is. Their vocals left something to be desired IMHO. JT made that happen. Can't beat the analog key board sound.
Small world. We were living in Hainerberg during your years. I walked to Wiesbaden Jr High and Wiesbaden High. Moved in '76. Graduated HS in '78 in Cali. It's A Small World After All.
@baldboy1da1 , Word! Pete Rock...damn..he hooked this joint up son, but the original is still my favorite. Speaking of Pete Rock did you know that Guru would have been fifty this July? I love the music I've grown up listening to. I've been a fan of Rap & Hip Hop since it's inception and House, Free Style, Funk, Jazz. I remember listening to this joint when I was a teenager back in Philly in the 70's and I was lost for words. This song and "Whisper Softly" are two of my favorites.
I never EVER heard this song until today........ Except that I actually DID and didn't know it! Master Ace Incorporated samples the beginning of this in the song "U Can't Find Me"! And NOW I finally hear the song in it's entirety! And guess what brought me here?!! A I've snippet of Khalis Bell saying that "Summer Madness" was the ENDING of this song!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This album signaled a turning point in Kool and the Gangs "concsiousness." Their new found spirituality. I bought it as soon as they released it and it rates...for me... as their best! Here is a suggestion go crate diggin for this album "Light of Worlds" I promise you there are many great tunes that are sample worthy . Oh and they stand up by themselves also. I'm just sayin'
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The only problem with this song is, it's too short... But same as life... so beautiful.
Hal Funkbass That hook needs to ride out a little longer because of the song being so good.
Hal Funkbass summer madness was originally the 2nd part of this but they made it 2 separate songs. on the light of worlds album. they both on there but not back to back.
Hal ain't lying.
To me life is freakin long
EXACTLY
Wow. Forgot all about this track. I'm 50. I wore this groove out when it came out. This whole album I found fascinating. Use to listen to it alone, headphones, in my room. Musta been 13/14 or so. Living in Germany. Didn't have any friends into funk/Kool. Lookin at all these comments regarding this album makes me feel like cryin. I had no idea others were similarly moved. The internet is amazing. (A blessing AND a curse). Oh,well. Peace to all.
Kool & The Gang’s 1969-1976 era to me is the best. Not taking anything away the 1979-86 era with JT, but their early years were the best!!
❤️
@@MyNameIsMalachi Malachi 3...will a man rob GOD? How have you robbed me? In tithes and offerings. Bring m e all the tithes into the storehouse, that there be meat in my house. Prove me now saith the Lord of Hosts, that I may pour you out a blessing, that you won't have room to receive it!!!
Quoted from my memory. Its not 100% accurate, need a Bible for that. Malachi, the prophet of God!
Such a cool tune . 😎
we're same age bruh, I was 14 when this album (8-track) dropped in '74, Kool/gang ranks up there with the best of the best, RIP Ron Bell
There is something really haunting and hypnotic about this simple song - I could put it on a loop and listen to it over and over......................
word.. pete rock looped this song back in 2007-08.. beautiful sound
agree--in the car I've listened to it many times in a row all the time
+Benjamin now thats dope
Benjamin What is the name of that song?
@@atheaternearU804 Yeah it’s crazy. The song is called ‘We Roll’, I love how he fused this song with ‘Summer Madness’
This song, one of my all time favorites, was recorded originally as an intro to Sumer Madness, which follows it on the album, fortunately, Ronald Bell shared this truth with me before he passed this year. RIP dear friend and mentor.
Now That’s Some Fine Truth I Adore To Hear.. RIP Mr. Bell As Well! 🤌🏾💕
Thank you!
Bishop College Dallas 1975. Guys across the hall kept playing this Light of worlds. Incredible album.
That break is immortal.
medicine for the soul.
You fuckin right
@@barfface7808I’m medicated right now.
Someone posted a vid on IG about the origins of Summer Madness and this song was referenced as its genesis.
The bass line and drums during the chorus and the end are beyond funky. 😮
This song means a lot to me. Last year towards the end of summer, I couldn't get summer madness out of my head, so I would listen to it here on the tube. I did that for a few months and then decided to buy Light of Worlds to add to my collection not knowing this song was on there. I was first introduced to it when Pete Rock sampled it for We roll back in '08. I ordered the cd at the end of November and received it on December 6th. The day before I received it in the mail, I had spontaneous lung collapse which I thought was pneumonia. I was eventually hospitalized and needed surgery to correct it. After I was told I'd need surgery, I had this song on repeat and gazed out the window into the grey sky, in disbelief. I continued to play this often during my recovery, this song helped me get through a tough time.
Its a beautiful piece man, hope all is good for you these days.
Wow... I hope that you are fully recovered. The power of beautiful music. Every time that I listen to this song I will think of what this song did for you.
Next to Summer Madness this is my favorite song off this album.
Summer madness is actually the end of You don't have to change.
this song feels like a warm hug
thank god for music
this song sounds like a relic, something you stumble upon lost to time only to realize its true value, i happened to hear this a long time ago only now realizing what the song was
When Kool and The Gang was Jazz! Absolutely Impeccable...
Originally The Jazziacs!
This such jam 👌. One of the most underrated songs ever.
'' I walk, & walk & walk like a zombie in the night... what love can do....Kool n' the Gang at their finest !!!!! '' The song may run short, but the message runs deeper !!!!!!
WALKED....past tense.
I walked (I walked and walked)
Like a zombie in the night
You came (you came, you came)
And you brought me back to life
I tried so hard (I tried, I tried)
To become the one you need
But now you think that you're not enough for me
You don't have to change for me
I love you just the way you are
I'd rather change the sun and the moon
Or see December's snow in June
I lived in Wiesbaden, Germany, from 1973 to 1976. I believe that this song and album came out in 1974. I used to play the drums and I also wore this groove out back in the day. This is perhaps my most memorable song by Kool And The Gang. This really evokes wonderful memories of my youthful high school days. People are really unaware of how deep this band really was during their heyday!!
I feel you ..I was in Ashaffenburg during the same time period..memories
Heard this for the first time the other day and just had to smile. I had heard We Roll way back in like '08. Pete Rock!
I literally can listen to this everyday. Such beautiful song 🥲❤️. Love the 70’s
Me also was in
The prison system then as a young. Man it was a star maker fought and learned they weren’t giving just taken.😮
Haven't heard this since maybe 2010. I just time traveled right back to my college dorm.
The power of music transcends reality.....it's breathtaking
fav song 🖤
Pete Rock,Jim Jones,&Max B ~~~ We Roll!!!
Masta Ace ~~~ You Can't Find Me!!!
Vince Staples ~~~ 102!!!
Dom Kennedy ~~~ Home Alone!!!
Jeru The Damaja ~~~ Logical!!!
I decided to listen and WOW! We Roll!
This is the best album ever to me. A true master piece
The groovy drums in this song are what truly get most of my attention, so so good
I remember when I was a little kid, back in the early 80's, that I put this album on my record player, and this song really stood out to me. Nearly 30 years later, it still sounds good, and the lyrics mean even more to me!!
This, sounds so modern, i can't believe that this is from 1974, the only clue that i have is the audio quality, kool & the gang Forever ❤
Modern music sounds nothing like this
@@thundorkat Yeah sorry, that was 1 year ago and i was kind of ''inmature'' in some music knowledge aspect, but well that doesn't take away the fact that this song is incredible
Actually, it souns like some modern lo-fi at the beginning/ so great, But then vocal is straight 70s. Ain't bad thing, the opposite actually
It sounds modern because a lot of modern stuff is based off of 70’s/80’s instruments and sounds
Same here - could replay that haunting intro melody and words in my mind over all these years since I first heard it in the seventies. I have the vinyl somewhere, though really need to download it and replay on up to date equipment! Love it as much now as then. Just beautiful.
This is maybe the shortest Kool & The Gang song on record. It says so much in such a short time. It is true "Less is more."
I played this for my now 11 year old son a couple years ago and he fell in love with it. The music is beautiful, haunting, ethereal...and then it's over. I wish it was longer!! 🥺
Overlooked on this album with some bangers: "Higher Plane", "Summer Madness", "Rhyme Tyme People," "You Don't Have To Change" is just a great vibe that Kool and company let loose.
Honestly I'm just a 21 year old white dude that loves soul music, but seeing everyone talk about experiencing this song in the 70s and 80s is really cool.
@@Neenebooboo2626 I wish y'all would stop with that corny shit. I'm only 21, I'm only 18. Stop that goofy shit and listen...
Kool&Gang with that New Jersey sound...1974..my favorite album ever...i remember when Kool and his brother Ronald would come to temple 25 in Brick city NEWARK..1974 great year.. great memories
This beautiful tune along with "Summer Madness " both were composed by K&G's trumpeter Robert Mickens
Robert was the man ! 👌
When I was growing up here in Canada, I never knew of this song (or of the remarkable group) but a CTV News programme sampled the wonderful hook, and thankfully I never forgot it...
GREAT to discover the song; now it's my favourite album by this outstanding band! =)
Kool & the Gang are from Jersey City New Jersey
Do you know what program sampled the hook? I like in Toronto
Early kool and the gang were different !!!
Very direct as the guitar opens; he makes his point early painting a picture of bleakness gone bright by a lover uncertain of herself, stated once: You don't have to change for me.
Man....this song took me to peace and love in my heart from youthful joy!
I walked (I walked, and walked)
Like a zombie in the night
You came
(You came, you came)
And you brought me back to life
I tried so hard
(I tried, I tried)
To become the one you need
But now you think that you're not enough for me
[Outro]
You don't have to change for me
I love you just the way you are
I'd rather change the sun and the moon
Or see December snow in June
1974. About two years later, George Benson - Breezin' Yes? No? Either way they are both great songs. I was all of 18 when I heard this one and in my loneliness I walked and walked feeling like a zombie in the night. Three years later she came she came and brought me back to life. She didn't have to change for me. Hey, also in 1974 Isley Brothers - Hello, Don't Change. I guess these musical genius, K&G, GB, and IB all thought alike. We were blessed.
One of the illest beats EVER!! I used to loop this all the time...
I played this over and over as a toddler in the 70s
This song sounds so cinematic to me. Love it so much
AND THAT'S WHAT I DID IN 1972. PLAYED IT TO DEATH. COULDN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE UNTIL 2013 AND I'M DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN, PLAYING IT OVER AND OVER
me too! I had the album, then all these years, I could only recall the tune and " I walked, I walked and walked", wonderful to find it here. But the tune is haunting me again........ it's the touch of sadness in it.
Ditto - got hook up the turntable first though.
That's really great Kisha! You were listening to this song 2yrs "before" it came out :) But it really is that good though..
thats really cool!!!
Such a jam. I love how versatile Kool are
this is one the best songs they made
I used to have this album years ago, and I havent heard it till now. Thanx whoevers put this on. I used to love this. xxx
Such a great song, wish it was longer
This song just has the good vibes to it fosho
I've spoken those words 100 times and not once have I ever sounded that gooood. Well maybe once! How romantic and dedicated is that!!
Oh man, i had this lp, remember that cover. Loved this cut. Oh, great memories.
I walk I Walk I Walk like a zombie in the night. I love this song.
I was today years old when I found out summer madness was a part of this song. That’s why it’s short.
This song shows how they were capable of so much more than their later cheesy commercial songs like Celebrate, Cherish, Ladies Night, etc.
PETE ROCK IS A GENIUS FOR THIS ONE!
FACTS
We Roll
❤ This To The Utmost! 70s Magic!
George Benson has a sample that sounds like this in that HUGE hit he had called "Breezin"
REST IN HEAVEN D.T. you and Rob "KooL " Bell will NEVER be forgotten Summer of 75 was my Time!
Sadly Robert "Kool" Bell is currently the only original surviving member remaining..
ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITES ,STILL IN 2018 AND BEYOND
It's actually the prelude to Summer Madness it belongs to the beginning of Summer Madness written by the late Trumpet player Spike Mickens I think, then Ronnie added Summer Madness.
Actually both of those songs were composed by Robert "Spike" Mickens
Moms used to play this. thank you
I love that The Black Keys paid Homage to this song. Definitely was not expected
in which of their songs they payed homage to this one?
@@migueli1539 Waiting on Words
What can you say about this song? But it is what it is BEAUTIFUL
Why the best songs gotta be short? I got It on CD and order the vinyl online. This Is the best album ever. I was only 2 years old playin It. I was hook.
Loved this album
Beautiful song, dedicate it to that special girl...
Summer madness definitely the bset song on this album but 'You don't have to change' is right up there summer madness, that bassline
Masta Ace's They Cant Find Me sampled the very beginning of this song. Thats a really dope sound.
pete rock , kool and the gang.... this is all i need to be
lost in music . . thanks x
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I just heard an interview with The Bell Brothers where they said Summer Madness was born out of this and just like they said you hear it in this song
love this song
this song always makes me feel some typa way
I Luv This Song!!
saw them recently opening for van halen,they were terrific!
That jazz vibe 🔥🔥 for sure need more views
Exquisite!
Beautiful. Just Beautiful
On Vlad TV RUclips channel. Robert Bell mentioned, "we played with this new synth over this song, and we liked how it sounded, let's called it Summer Madness". The roots of G-Funk are heard on the first 8 bars. Indubitably, Kool & The Gang is legendary.
Want this song played at my funeral;)
love this quick song
Masterful....
God this is so smooth
I used to pause/record the break back in '87. I've always thought this song was sad but tough. The music that is. Their vocals left something to be desired IMHO. JT made that happen. Can't beat the analog key board sound.
thank you kali for the discovery
This is the outcome of a man having a feminine,beautiful,inspirational woman in his life...
Serenity..Beautiful!
ya gotta luv fuckin jazz n funk. some of the illest n flyest beats in hip hop come from here
Masterpiece!!!
Small world. We were living in Hainerberg during your years. I walked to Wiesbaden Jr High and Wiesbaden High. Moved in '76. Graduated HS in '78 in Cali. It's A Small World After All.
@baldboy1da1 , Word! Pete Rock...damn..he hooked this joint up son, but the original is still my favorite. Speaking of Pete Rock did you know that Guru would have been fifty this July? I love the music I've grown up listening to. I've been a fan of Rap & Hip Hop since it's inception and House, Free Style, Funk, Jazz. I remember listening to this joint when I was a teenager back in Philly in the 70's and I was lost for words. This song and "Whisper Softly" are two of my favorites.
nice song, need an extended version
There's actually an extended version available 6+ minutes
Raw Elementz - Still Rhyming
catchy song, really like it
I love this song.
Kool And The Gang - You Don't Have To Change
D'Artenya Granger yes
What was the name of the song again?
Any chance you know the name of this tune man?
Masta Ace killed this sample.
I never EVER heard this song until today........ Except that I actually DID and didn't know it! Master Ace Incorporated samples the beginning of this in the song "U Can't Find Me"! And NOW I finally hear the song in it's entirety! And guess what brought me here?!! A I've
snippet of Khalis Bell saying that "Summer Madness" was the ENDING of this song!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This album signaled
a turning point in
Kool and the Gangs
"concsiousness."
Their new found
spirituality.
I bought it as
soon as they released it
and it rates...for me... as their
best!
Here is a suggestion
go crate diggin for this album
"Light of Worlds"
I promise you there are
many great tunes
that are sample worthy .
Oh and they
stand up by themselves
also. I'm just sayin'
Sampled on the track You Can't Find Me - Masta Ace Productions. On the album Sittin' On Chrome.
Thank GOD You Hip!
Love.
Ps Peace to Masta Ace.