I remember when I was young listening to this song, I always thought it was about driving the best cars, and having the best of everything. I never knew title, so I was surprised when I learned it was just the opposite, and to be thankful for what you got.
I lived near Compton & we used to cruise Hawthorne Blvd. graduated in 72' I absolutely love these Dope cars ! The song by Ludacris needs to bow down to these rides and their proud brothers & sisters who spent countless hours on these beauties ! This original version always sets my chassis swayin' & bumpin'
Reminds me of 1978 in highschool in Saginaw MI. I drove a Candy red& white interior ,Half white vinyl top,chrome spokes with ganster whitewalls and a white tv antenna,white front liscense with craig in red letters. I now driving a mercedes cl550 black with 5 thin spoke (chrome) deep lips 20".Still playing this song
Kansas City, MO 1973,,,,,,,The 43rd Street and 19thand Paseo Boys Club...Coaches Council..Greg Center...KWKI 93.3 FM....them were the days...Parade Park..Wayne Miner.....You got to be from KC to appreciate those sweet memories!
I remember that summer. You and Butch and Jerry cruising down the street in the blue caddy with the white interior and the drop top, parking across the street. Me, looking what I hoped was nonchalant, silently praying you would walk across that street. to me...., any minute now! The summer of 15 year old first love (writing our names together, naming the future babies, slow dancing and daydreaming). Aided and abetted by the soulful sounds of that era! Thank you for posting, made my day!
This is an extremely well made video.The narrative exemplifies the culture and relationship of street cred,"smooth"rides,ol'school OG's,respect,and a pastime that spans the current and last few decades.Outstanding and very well done.
On this day in 1974 {June 29th} William DeVaughn performed "Be Thankful For What You Got" on the late Dick Clark's American Bandstand.... One month earlier on May 4th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #4 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 100... And on June 1st it reached #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's R&B chart... It charted twice in the United Kingdom; reached #34 in 1974 and then #44 in 1980... R.I.P. Mr. Clark...
A Reminder, People, that no matter how bad you think things are for you; there is always, ALWAYS someone in worse condition than yourself. If you see such a person, help them.
I know dog, my cousin Mike was saying the same thing...Curtis. I knew it was Eddie (Wm Ed DeVaughn Jr) but I thought he was from Baltimore (my home town). Turns out he's New Jersey. His son was a banker in B'more years later and gave my homey a disc of his dad's music. Incredible stuff.
One this day in 1974 {June 1st} "Be Thankful For What You Got" reached #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's R&B chart... Almost a month earlier on May 4th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #4 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 100...
Hell: we may not have no car at all ! Just be grateful we free. I use rolisten to this followed up with Donnie Hathaway's Someday We'll All Be Free. Those two songs in a row will make you focus.
The message in this song is similar to two songs in Curtis Mayfield's Superfly soundtrack - Pusher Man and Freddie's Dead - the first expressed the appeal of the drug lifestyle, and the second expressed the results. Devaughn had both messages in one song, in this case, about gangster materialism. Plus, both artists knew how to lay down a fantastic music track.
@DickAllen1972 The session featured members of the MFSB group - guitarist Norman Harris, drummer Earl Young, bassist Ron Baker, and vibist Vince Montana - secured by Allan Felder, who also developed the separate adlib back-up chorus with his sister's vocal choir The record sold nearly two million copies on its release in spring 1974, reaching #1 on the U.S. R&B charts and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling a million copies.[5] With a sound and content influenced by Curtis Mayfield,
@kirahna Good to hear. Great to see young listeners be "turned on" to the originals. The whole recycling of music an culture is just one of the great gifts of HIP HOP....
@DickAllen1972 My points are. This is Mayfields early 70's Curtom sound that he created with players like Rich Tufu on percussioins, and lush strings. Curtis is one of the best gospel guitar players outside of cats like Spanky Chalmers, and Pops Staples. Its a sound thing. The thing I love about Devaugh is that he was just a regular cat with a 9 to 5. Thats cool. This here is a 70's case of a cat working someone sound. Like what Trey Songz is doing to R Kelly or Kelly did to Aaron Hall thing
ok IM NOT KC...SO MY MEMORIES ARE DIFFERENT, PARENTS DRIVING ME AND MY BRO TO MYRTLE BEACH TO STAY IN OUR BEACH COTTAGE....THEN AFTER STAYING A WEEK DRIVING UP THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS.....AM RADIO IS ALL THERE WAS THEN AND I LOVED THAT THEY PLAYED BLACK MUSIC AND CLASSIC COUNTRY AND POP AND BEATLES AND STONES...A WHOLE STEW POT....YEAHHHHHHH.....
@kingofdaundaworld The session featured members of the MFSB group - guitarist Norman Harris, drummer Earl Young, bassist Ron Baker, and vibist Vince Montana - secured by Allan Felder, who also developed the separate adlib back-up chorus with his sister's vocal choir The record sold nearly two million copies on its release in spring 1974, reaching #1 on the U.S. R&B charts and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling a million copies.[5] With a sound and content influenced by Curtis Mayfield,
I was just thinking as I looked at this video, if we'd just get our &^%$ together as a black race, we could do some damage. I really enjoyed this video, thanks for posting
Everyone these Days surely can Drive a Cadillac - Along with a Great Big Price Tag - - But - How about A Rolls Royce ! ? ? My All Time Personal Choice !! Then - If you aren't Lucky to have a Car at All - Just go Saddle Up Old TRIGGER - If you can Afford Him !? He naturally has a Sunroof w/ Whitewalls to Boot !!!! Then - Go try out One of those Hot - Cream Puff - 1978 Cadillac ElDorado Biarritz's & I'm sure you will be Very Happy ! My All Time Second Choice !! The Dream Machine !!
The 70's ... No better era... love this song!!!
Ya'll listen to the meaning of this song. Be blessed of what you got. AMEN
Supposed you ain't nothing to be thankful for
I remember when I was young listening to this song, I always thought it was about driving the best cars, and having the best of everything. I never knew title, so I was surprised when I learned it was just the opposite, and to be thankful for what you got.
Fell in love with this song while working in Africa in 1980!
I was born after this song was made. 1st time I heard it when I was 9 I loved it. Songs like this represent when music was music
I’M THANKFUL EVERYDAY!
😀😀
This song is so AWESOME i played this over and over growing up ...wore that needle down
Bonita Redd yes
This has to be one of the best vids on youtube.... beautiful cars and a great song. What more can you ask for?
I lived near Compton & we used to cruise Hawthorne Blvd. graduated in 72' I absolutely love these Dope cars ! The song by Ludacris needs to bow down to these rides and their proud brothers & sisters who spent countless hours on these beauties ! This original version always sets my chassis swayin' & bumpin'
Such a fantastic song- it sure stands the test of time!
Reminds me of 1978 in highschool in Saginaw MI. I drove a Candy red& white interior ,Half white vinyl top,chrome spokes with ganster whitewalls and a white tv antenna,white front liscense with craig in red letters. I now driving a mercedes cl550 black with 5 thin spoke (chrome) deep lips 20".Still playing this song
There is always time to "Be Thankful for What You Got"
grandes amigos na vida
AMEN to this perfect song!
Great song. Love when those vibes come in.
Kansas City, MO 1973,,,,,,,The 43rd Street and 19thand Paseo Boys Club...Coaches Council..Greg Center...KWKI 93.3 FM....them were the days...Parade Park..Wayne Miner.....You got to be from KC to appreciate those sweet memories!
This song is so cool
I like it 1st time I heard it.
I remember that summer. You and Butch and Jerry cruising down the street in the blue caddy with the white interior and the drop top, parking across the street. Me, looking what I hoped was nonchalant, silently praying you would walk across that street. to me...., any minute now! The summer of 15 year old first love (writing our names together, naming the future babies, slow dancing and daydreaming). Aided and abetted by the soulful sounds of that era! Thank you for posting, made my day!
Much respect for the video. It is great. I never had a lowrider but those cars were beautiful.
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This is an extremely well made video.The narrative exemplifies the culture and relationship of street cred,"smooth"rides,ol'school OG's,respect,and a pastime that spans the current and last few decades.Outstanding and very well done.
this song brings those good vibes when you hear it. thanks for posting. great video.
On this day in 1974 {June 29th} William DeVaughn performed "Be Thankful For What You Got" on the late Dick Clark's American Bandstand....
One month earlier on May 4th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; eventually it peaked at #4 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 100...
And on June 1st it reached #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's R&B chart...
It charted twice in the United Kingdom; reached #34 in 1974 and then #44 in 1980...
R.I.P. Mr. Clark...
loving this tune
love the old motors loving the cadilacs
12/11/2020 👍 such a perfect tune 👍 62 in N.H. 🇺🇸
I can relate to the video it really was n still is like that
Our hands slip and yes I have in 2023 and 43yrs union dos since 1980 and 1980-2023=43yrs
A Reminder, People, that no matter how bad you think things are for you; there is always, ALWAYS someone in worse condition than yourself. If you see such a person, help them.
That's real smooth man! Str8 up cruisin and chillin out music/video combination...
I know dog, my cousin Mike was saying the same thing...Curtis. I knew it was Eddie (Wm Ed DeVaughn Jr) but I thought he was from Baltimore (my home town). Turns out he's New Jersey. His son was a banker in B'more years later and gave my homey a disc of his dad's music. Incredible stuff.
I got a old skool delta 88 and I be rolling dolo on this track
Perfect song for a car show
Sweet tune …as ever ✌🏼63 in NH
One this day in 1974 {June 1st} "Be Thankful For What You Got" reached #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's R&B chart...
Almost a month earlier on May 4th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #4 and spent 18 weeks in the Top 100...
Wonderful words Saber...I agree with them 100% Thank you.
Aaaaah ! Finally found!!!!! Great Classic!!!
Thanks!! :)
The Video Fits the Song Very Well.
great video and song
Oh YEAH?? COOL!!
good smokin song
Our hands slip and yes I have 42 yrs union dos since 1980 and 1980-2022=42yrs
My hometown, El Chuco. Viva El Segundo Barrio!
These were the Cars made in the US, that were Great Cars--lots of Chevrolets
Pimpin Aint Easy! Love It!
one of my fav old school jam plus the video is on some g shit from real nigga to what ever u choose i can dig it
sick as song
Pimpin ain't easy...
Hell: we may not have no car at all ! Just be grateful we free. I use rolisten to this followed up with Donnie Hathaway's Someday We'll All Be Free. Those two songs in a row will make you focus.
love that. may peace be with you, friend.
ilike this song be thankful for what for you got in 1974 sign kevin david 427
Thank you so much for this video one love
This is the original, written by Gamble/Huff of the Philly sound! I'm on the freeway, to your love!!!
Love this Gangsta shit . Jus reminds me rolling with tha homies in a 64 bby supremes n system hydraulics ...be like 6 car loads of us jus cruising 😎👍🔥
The message in this song is similar to two songs in Curtis Mayfield's Superfly soundtrack - Pusher Man and Freddie's Dead - the first expressed the appeal of the drug lifestyle, and the second expressed the results. Devaughn had both messages in one song, in this case, about gangster materialism. Plus, both artists knew how to lay down a fantastic music track.
So sweet 😊 ....62 in N.H.
Thankful for my fabulous Lakers!!!
How come I hear this sort of music, and I'm a teenager again? But I hear something from last year and I'm a murdering bit*h....strange indeed.
Very nice video.
thats class, thats classy good lowriding, an easy glide on the three wheel in a firme Caddi or Chevy or Olds,
--Just Be Thankful.
Used to make out to this song in highschool!!! :)
@DickAllen1972 The session featured members of the MFSB group - guitarist Norman Harris, drummer Earl Young, bassist Ron Baker, and vibist Vince Montana - secured by Allan Felder, who also developed the separate adlib back-up chorus with his sister's vocal choir
The record sold nearly two million copies on its release in spring 1974, reaching #1 on the U.S. R&B charts and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling a million copies.[5] With a sound and content influenced by Curtis Mayfield,
PERFECT VIDEO!!!!!
my jam
Guitar work on this is great.
hey I thought I recognized those cars! Thats El Paso representing right here.
915!
Saw the same ones at Lincoln Park this past Sunday
Great video!
@kirahna Good to hear. Great to see young listeners be "turned on" to the originals. The whole recycling of music an culture is just one of the great gifts of HIP HOP....
I got this record didnt know it was worth that much. I thought the rest of the album was just ok, really mellow and almost a gospel feel...
This sorta Reminds me of Superfly.
♪♪♪ Great!
@DickAllen1972 My points are. This is Mayfields early 70's Curtom sound that he created with players like Rich Tufu on percussioins, and lush strings. Curtis is one of the best gospel guitar players outside of cats like Spanky Chalmers, and Pops Staples. Its a sound thing. The thing I love about Devaugh is that he was just a regular cat with a 9 to 5. Thats cool. This here is a 70's case of a cat working someone sound. Like what Trey Songz is doing to R Kelly or Kelly did to Aaron Hall thing
ok IM NOT KC...SO MY MEMORIES ARE DIFFERENT, PARENTS DRIVING ME AND MY BRO TO MYRTLE BEACH TO STAY IN OUR BEACH COTTAGE....THEN AFTER STAYING A WEEK DRIVING UP THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS.....AM RADIO IS ALL THERE WAS THEN AND I LOVED THAT THEY PLAYED BLACK MUSIC AND CLASSIC COUNTRY AND POP AND BEATLES AND STONES...A WHOLE STEW POT....YEAHHHHHHH.....
manmorris, it WAS just like that, lawd did we party,lol.
Tuuuuune...
@kingofdaundaworld The session featured members of the MFSB group - guitarist Norman Harris, drummer Earl Young, bassist Ron Baker, and vibist Vince Montana - secured by Allan Felder, who also developed the separate adlib back-up chorus with his sister's vocal choir
The record sold nearly two million copies on its release in spring 1974, reaching #1 on the U.S. R&B charts and #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, selling a million copies.[5] With a sound and content influenced by Curtis Mayfield,
Immense tune.
''Much Love To All Of You Guy's !!!!!1
omg this tune is epic ! xD
be cool brought me here
even old ladies like to dream
I drive a great big Cadillac ☺
GANGSTA LEAN
love love
Mama 👑 wolf 🐺 X
I see 10 ingrates stopped by.
the original was Curtis Mayfield during the Superfly era
when you are sad just remember somewhere in the world there is an idiot pushing a door that says pull
I was just thinking as I looked at this video, if we'd just get our &^%$ together as a black race, we could do some damage. I really enjoyed this video, thanks for posting
classic!
chillig
Our hands slip and yes I lost my virginity holding at 19 yrs old 🎂🎉 and 06/22/1998 and 1979-1998=19yrs
Old school player song
sicc...
triple og anthem
@luvureally Lol, Yeah I heard "Uncle Charlie" was the father to that sound, I'd have to research that.
oh, big wheel, massive attack
West Coast!!!
Everyone these Days surely can Drive a Cadillac - Along with a Great Big Price Tag - - But - How about A Rolls Royce ! ? ? My All Time Personal Choice !! Then - If you aren't Lucky to have a Car at All - Just go Saddle Up Old TRIGGER - If you can Afford Him !? He naturally has a Sunroof w/ Whitewalls to Boot !!!! Then - Go try out One of those Hot - Cream Puff - 1978 Cadillac ElDorado Biarritz's & I'm sure you will be Very Happy ! My All Time Second Choice !! The Dream Machine !!
true lowriding right there
true
PIMP-A-Licious
Pimpalicious is all I can say!