This was the time when Kung Fu movies were very popular, and Bruce Lee was the epitome of kung fu movies (still is) This song fits the ubiquitous theme of the martial arts movement / culture back then, in the 70's. And it's just a fun whimsical song to listen to. Great video reaction.
You are right about this song being a product of its times and what was popular in the day. Around the same time there was a song called "Convoy" about truckers and CB radios, and another one called "The Streak" because streaking was a popular fad around 1973-74.
Lots of quirky novelty songs were big in the early '70s. Folks who worship the '70s tend to forget about those tunes, which were of their time. It wasn't all disco, classic rock and Philly soul.
Such good times and good music during the 70's. This has meaning because my sister told me this song reminded her of me. I used to sing and dance and she was the shy one. She's gone now, so thank you for this song. I miss her so, and these kinds of memories will always stay with me. 🎶🎤🫶👩🦳🤎
Martial arts movies were real popular at that time and a few years before that. I was about 11 years old and our downtown area had about 5 theaters and we'd watch 2 or 3 movies in one afternoon! It was a blast being a kid back then and alot safer.
It seemed like every time there was a karate video, this song was playing in the background. Fun fact: Carl and Carol Douglas were both popular around the same time. Always thought they were related or perhaps even married, but not true. Carol scored an enormous hit with 'Doctor's Orders', which is the song that opens the movie 'The Last Days of Disco.' Definitely worth checking out, Angela or anyone who has not done so.
The thing about songs like this is the DJs on the radio played it so much that people got burned out on it. Sometimes 3 times an hour on some channels. Many good songs were done this way and were burned out in a couple of months. I got to where I purposely broke my radio because the volume control was broken. I through it against the wall.
I love this tune! It's basically a tribute to Hong Kong based kung fu films. Note that he makes cinematic references to "The Hand" from "Enter the Dragon" ( 1973), and the "Big Boss" with Jackie Chan. Very influential in the black community. "52 Blocks" an urban system of fighting, derives numerous moves from kung fu of this period. "The Last Dragon" was influenced by this song. A catchy, fun tune. Hyper-sensitive individuals might be offended by the term "china man from china town", even though men from China tend to live in towns in China. Yes, and...?
Angela, That was a great review. I liked your analysis of why the song was popular. This was Bruce Lee’s era and the song could’ve been describing one of his movies. I agree that the song hasn’t really aged well. I liked it then, but didn’t really miss it and I have rarely sought it out when I’m in an oldies mood. It’s probably best left in 1974. Keep giving us your reactions. You’re the best at it and I enjoy watching your posts. 😊
Brings back memories. I remember when this came out, I was 9 in ‘74 and my grandmother had taken me shopping at TG&Y, lol a long time ago 😂, and I heard it over the store intercom.
HUGE CLASSIC!! Song was played a ton on radio. Martial arts movies became pretty big from early 70's to late 70's after ' Enter The Dragon ' becsme a massive hit .
Yes this song is around 50 years old and reflected the interest with martial arts at the time. It was popular at the time and a kind of novelty, but I don't think anybody took it that seriously as a piece of classic music-Colin Ward
It’s just a gold old fun song. Not every song has to tell a serious story some songs are fun to listen to and enjoy. A sense of humor with music makes them more enjoyable sometimes. Just listen to weird AL songs just plain fun
You have to know that during the timeframe when this song was big, the tv series "Kung Fu" with David Carradine was huge, so this song capitalized on its success.
This song was probably influenced to be written by the popular TV show "Kung Fu" starring David Carradine which ran from 1972 to 1975. Bruce Lee, famous star and "karate" expert was actually asked to do the TV shoe but he turned it down.
My brother loved this song but to me it was ok. I was just a child. I was into Albert Hammond " It Never Rain in Southern California" and "I'm A Train" more. Nice Reaction
So true I remember I heard it on the radio and went to the record store with my allowance and bought the record. Unfortunately the record skipped on my player so I went back the following day and exchanged it for one that didn't skip. Memories
50 years 🎂 Written by Carl Douglas. Released 1 year after the death of Bruce Lee. Thus, the decade in movies 🎥 was characterized by black-sploitation and Bruce-sploitation. I feel like a boy 👦 again when I listen to this song. Kung Fu Theater 🎥 was on. My hometown San Francisco 🌉 had a number of cinemas which often released martial arts 🥋 films 🎥. I watched them. I walked 🚶♂️ through China 🇨🇳 town + Japan 🇯🇵 town there, Daly City and South San Francisco (Filipino enclaves), Little Saigon in San Jose, Berkeley and Stanford. Great 👍 music 🎶 and food 😋.
Was 11 when this came out. Bruce Lee introduced the west to Kung Fu. He got in trouble within his community because he started teaching Americans. Nothing wrong with 70 and 80s movies.
? it's okay little girl I don't expect you to understand the time in which you weren't around but these movies were popular and everybody back then new how cheesy the song was it was never taken seriously but look at it this way think about how people are going to react to the music you listen to today they're not going to understand or appreciate the silliness of the music of your time that's the only way I can explain it all I can say is I'm glad I was a kid back then
In the mid-70's Martial Arts movies from Hong Kong were extremely popular, not just in mainstream America but especially with young black men. The RZA talks the influence that Kung Fu movies had on him growing up: ruclips.net/video/6J-G48dcH4Y/видео.htmlsi=K9I4xLOc1o3n7fw0 There was a piece in The Guardian a few years ago titled "Why so many black people love kung fu": ruclips.net/video/h2uDE8TuULs/видео.htmlsi=Rh3x2NYR_2nS7_VF And PBS did a video "Why Was Everybody Kung Fu Fighting in the 70's?": ruclips.net/video/DWrus5Ed_0U/видео.htmlsi=ZcDnp3RMnP4TKUO0
What is Funny or Tragic about this is that he has a Good Voice; but probably tried to get the opportunity to be a artist for most of his life, but it took a Joke song to get him charted... But it probably paid for the rest of his life...
Today is Thursday, so I'm surprised you released a video! Unlike you, I like this song! I guess we are in The Twilight Zone! You really threw me for a loop! See ya!
If you didn't put a little martial arts in your fighting you were getting your butt beat, yes we did fight that much back then. Being able to pull out a staff or nun chucks and being able to use them properly discouraged a lot of street crime
Interesting the few reactions I have seen of this song. Several found the song funny and here that it didn't "age well". Someone described it below as a 'novelty' song which is probably the best description. I am just curious if the reactors find it to be "culturally" appropriation? None of the reactors ever elaborate on why they found it funny or did not age well. I hope they do not think it is cultural appropriation at all.
Once again please, please, please can you do a reaction to P.P. Arnold's, First Cut is the Deepest, the original version of this written by Cat Stevens.
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When this came out, the TV series "Kung Fu" starring David Carradine was also very popular.
Kung Fu and Disco go together like eggs and bacon.
This was the time when Kung Fu movies were very popular, and Bruce Lee was the epitome of kung fu movies (still is) This song fits the ubiquitous theme of the martial arts movement / culture back then, in the 70's. And it's just a fun whimsical song to listen to. Great video reaction.
Kung Fu Theater was on every weekend showing the cheapest B movies ever but they were still good.
Here comes the big boss!!! Let's Get It On!!! 😂❤😅
As someone previously said, this was the Bruce Lee era of martial arts movies...
truth, every1 wanted to be bruce after he died in 73
This song actually did get people in the Martial Arts back then.
You are right about this song being a product of its times and what was popular in the day. Around the same time there was a song called "Convoy" about truckers and CB radios, and another one called "The Streak" because streaking was a popular fad around 1973-74.
Lots of quirky novelty songs were big in the early '70s. Folks who worship the '70s tend to forget about those tunes, which were of their time. It wasn't all disco, classic rock and Philly soul.
This is straight up 4 on the floor disco.
Great blast from the past
OMG...! I was 16 when this came out. It was big for awhile
Such good times and good music during the 70's. This has meaning because my sister told me this song reminded her of me. I used to sing and dance and she was the shy one. She's gone now, so thank you for this song. I miss her so, and these kinds of memories will always stay with me. 🎶🎤🫶👩🦳🤎
Great to dance to back in the day.
One of the funniest t-shirts out there reads - Surely Not Everybody Was Kung-Fu Fighting!
Martial arts movies were real popular at that time and a few years before that. I was about 11 years old and our downtown area had about 5 theaters and we'd watch 2 or 3 movies in one afternoon! It was a blast being a kid back then and alot safer.
You`re right...This song came out at a time when everything was about Martial arts...Especially the movies...Lol.
I loved this as a young child (10 years old) I used to have the 45 and played it all the time HI-YAH CHOP!!! A goofy parody song 4 sure...LOL
Such a fun song! We always cranked the radio when it came on, LOL! Thanks for sharing it. 🙂
I loved the song the first time I heard it. Enjoyed hearing it again. Thanks!
If you can imagine all of us in the 70s roller skating to this
What a great song
As someone who was there, I just want to report that NOT everybody was kung fu fighting.
This was also at the time of disco
2:54 Awww, the carefree young blonde girl.
I can’t listen to this song without thinking of the cartoon “Hong Kong Phooey” 🎼🥋😛
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face 😂. We use to have a dance for this!!!
Loved this song as a kid it still takes me back
Great fun song, i was young when this first hit the radio loved it then and now
It seemed like every time there was a karate video, this song was playing in the background. Fun fact: Carl and Carol Douglas were both popular around the same time. Always thought they were related or perhaps even married, but not true. Carol scored an enormous hit with 'Doctor's Orders', which is the song that opens the movie 'The Last Days of Disco.' Definitely worth checking out, Angela or anyone who has not done so.
The thing about songs like this is the DJs on the radio played it so much that people got burned out on it. Sometimes 3 times an hour on some channels. Many good songs were done this way and were burned out in a couple of months. I got to where I purposely broke my radio because the volume control was broken. I through it against the wall.
One of the shows called " The Old Grey Whistle Test " you could find great classic performances live.
Your reaction is so adorable, honest and real. Thanks and keep up the great work.
I love this tune! It's basically a tribute to Hong Kong based kung fu films. Note that he makes cinematic references to "The Hand" from "Enter the Dragon" ( 1973), and the "Big Boss" with Jackie Chan. Very influential in the black community. "52 Blocks" an urban system of fighting, derives numerous moves from kung fu of this period. "The Last Dragon" was influenced by this song. A catchy, fun tune. Hyper-sensitive individuals might be offended by the term "china man from china town", even though men from China tend to live in towns in China. Yes, and...?
Also to the popular tv series (at the time) "Kung Fu" with David Carradine.
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A great song from back in the day. There was a very popular TV series called Kung Fu at that time, so the song fit the times lol.
Starring David Carradine...😆
This was also the big dance era. Had it's place. Like jump, who let the dogs out. Something to pump up the jam!
Angela, That was a great review. I liked your analysis of why the song was popular. This was Bruce Lee’s era and the song could’ve been describing one of his movies. I agree that the song hasn’t really aged well. I liked it then, but didn’t really miss it and I have rarely sought it out when I’m in an oldies mood. It’s probably best left in 1974. Keep giving us your reactions. You’re the best at it and I enjoy watching your posts. 😊
This was a cash grab. I was laughing as much now as I was at 14-years old hearing this song.
Brings back memories. I remember when this came out, I was 9 in ‘74 and my grandmother had taken me shopping at TG&Y, lol a long time ago 😂, and I heard it over the store intercom.
There was a deluge of Kung-fu on culture on movies tv and more ..also just pure fun...😝😊😂
I love this song..always have. I have a toy hamster dressed in a karate outfit that sings this song when pressed. I still have it!
I guess you had to be there! 😂
From a child of the 70s, this was just a really dumb song that happened to be a lot of fun. What can you say?!
Always great to see the lovely Angela.....great song and reactions as always....you always cheer me up!
If you're only going to have one hit make it memorable.... And here you are listening to it!
I’ve love this song since I first heard it.❤
HUGE CLASSIC!! Song was played a ton on radio. Martial arts movies became pretty big from early 70's to late 70's after ' Enter The Dragon ' becsme a massive hit .
Not just movies, tv series "Kung Fu" also had an influence on this song.
@@jessieball6195 Loved ' Kung Fu' ! Every Thursday night as a kid.
Yes this song is around 50 years old and reflected the interest with martial arts at the time. It was popular at the time and a kind of novelty, but I don't think anybody took it that seriously as a piece of classic music-Colin Ward
One of the BEST SONGS everrrrrrrr
I'm beginning to think you're trying to remind some of us that we're old! But we had a blast when we were young!!!! :)
The face you’re making in the thumbnail is the same face I make when I hear this song 🤣
It’s just a gold old fun song. Not every song has to tell a serious story some songs are fun to listen to and enjoy. A sense of humor with music makes them more enjoyable sometimes. Just listen to weird AL songs just plain fun
The thumbnail says it all 😂
You have to know that during the timeframe when this song was big, the tv series "Kung Fu" with David Carradine was huge, so this song capitalized on its success.
It was the 70s DON'T TRY TO UNDERSTAND IT JUST DANCE
The best Kung Fu Disco ever...😅
I was 15 years old. This was a big hit back then. 1 hit wonder
I was 9yrs old, walkin; to school everyday.. be Kung Fu fightin' :))
Yeah this definitely was the jam back in the day. And yes it's because martial arts movies were on the rise.
This song was probably influenced to be written by the popular TV show "Kung Fu" starring David Carradine which ran from 1972 to 1975. Bruce Lee, famous star and "karate" expert was actually asked to do the TV shoe but he turned it down.
😫☠POW HAUGH DAD ROCK DALLAS RADIO /DISCO DJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐♥
I can’t believe you made a mistake, I think of you being perfect 😂.
This was the 70s Disco Era - this was quite a DECADE!
Gotta love the wah wah guitar.
Kung-Fu movies on the TV every Saturday!
My brother loved this song but to me it was ok. I was just a child. I was into Albert Hammond " It Never Rain in Southern California" and "I'm A Train" more. Nice Reaction
“I’m a Train” is really underrated!
So true I remember I heard it on the radio and went to the record store with my allowance and bought the record. Unfortunately the record skipped on my player so I went back the following day and exchanged it for one that didn't skip. Memories
This was the crazy song that kept the beautiful ballad 'When Will I See You Again' by The Three Degrees out of the #1 spot 🙄
Not everyone, I was just watching 😂😂🤗
Bruce and ... David Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine ... and of course his teachers Master Po and Master Kang
I hated it at the time, but in retrospect, it is kind of a fun song.
50 years 🎂 Written by Carl Douglas. Released 1 year after the death of Bruce Lee. Thus, the decade in movies 🎥 was characterized by black-sploitation and Bruce-sploitation.
I feel like a boy 👦 again when I listen to this song. Kung Fu Theater 🎥 was on. My hometown San Francisco 🌉 had a number of cinemas which often released martial arts 🥋 films 🎥. I watched them.
I walked 🚶♂️ through China 🇨🇳 town + Japan 🇯🇵 town there, Daly City and South San Francisco (Filipino enclaves), Little Saigon in San Jose, Berkeley and Stanford. Great 👍 music 🎶 and food 😋.
Surely not everyone was Kung Fu fighting.
There is a website, can't remember name, that does jokes on t-shirts & mugs. It has that!!
Brings back great memories. Angela you know how to make this old man happy..luv ya!!
Most people know of this hit song by Carl, but believe it or not he has some other songs that are pretty good.
Maybe good to you, but this was his one and only top 40 hit.
A song does not have to be a hit...It can still be a good song.@@jessieball6195
This reminds me, my older stepbrother thought he was black Bruce Lee …he had nunchucks and everything
Love the Disco era
The only reaction channel with HONEST opinions....not just, "Ooooooh that was so awesome!!!" and other such bullcrap.
I remember watching this on top of the pops when I was a kid. It was a fun song but I agree I wouldn't have it on my music play list
Up there with Disco 🦆 Duck 😂
The 70s 😂😂 you need a pet rock 🪨
Enjoy your adventures ✌️😎
Was 11 when this came out. Bruce Lee introduced the west to Kung Fu. He got in trouble within his community because he started teaching Americans. Nothing wrong with 70 and 80s movies.
The wierd thing I think this is the 1st Jamaican song to hit # 1
Kung Fu Panda! Great song !
? it's okay little girl I don't expect you to understand the time in which you weren't around but these movies were popular and everybody back then new how cheesy the song was it was never taken seriously but look at it this way think about how people are going to react to the music you listen to today they're not going to understand or appreciate the silliness of the music of your time that's the only way I can explain it all I can say is I'm glad I was a kid back then
In the mid-70's Martial Arts movies from Hong Kong were extremely popular, not just in mainstream America but especially with young black men.
The RZA talks the influence that Kung Fu movies had on him growing up: ruclips.net/video/6J-G48dcH4Y/видео.htmlsi=K9I4xLOc1o3n7fw0
There was a piece in The Guardian a few years ago titled "Why so many black people love kung fu": ruclips.net/video/h2uDE8TuULs/видео.htmlsi=Rh3x2NYR_2nS7_VF
And PBS did a video "Why Was Everybody Kung Fu Fighting in the 70's?": ruclips.net/video/DWrus5Ed_0U/видео.htmlsi=ZcDnp3RMnP4TKUO0
How did I give song suggestion? Amii Stewart "knock on wood"
It didn't age well for many of us even when it was new.🤣
Don’t apologize if you don’t like this song that’s 50 years old. It’s understandable. It was a different time period.
Also, Dude, "Chinaman" is not the preferred nomenclature.
Kinda silly huh???😂😂😂
What is Funny or Tragic about this is that he has a Good Voice; but probably tried to get the opportunity to be a artist for most of his life, but it took a Joke song to get him charted...
But it probably paid for the rest of his life...
It's a good song but it doesn't look like Angela likes it.
Today is Thursday, so I'm surprised you released a video! Unlike you, I like this song! I guess we are in The Twilight Zone! You really threw me for a loop! See ya!
If you didn't put a little martial arts in your fighting you were getting your butt beat, yes we did fight that much back then. Being able to pull out a staff or nun chucks and being able to use them properly discouraged a lot of street crime
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This song is written for Bruce Lee
maybe you could listen to White Flag by Dido...would love your perspective.
got one for you. one of my favourites. Will you be mine by anita baker
Interesting the few reactions I have seen of this song. Several found the song funny and here that it didn't "age well". Someone described it below as a 'novelty' song which is probably the best description. I am just curious if the reactors find it to be "culturally" appropriation? None of the reactors ever elaborate on why they found it funny or did not age well. I hope they do not think it is cultural appropriation at all.
Once again please, please, please can you do a reaction to P.P. Arnold's, First Cut is the Deepest, the original version of this written by Cat Stevens.
Hi Ms. D., Song is okay.. Probably could Not be made today.. ♠Mr.G..
I was 6 in 1974 and i wasn't Kung Fu Fighting 😊
But were you fast as lightning? I was four in 1974 ..that's a little bit frightening.
Amazing what could be gotten away with even in the early ‘70’s.
What? Saying that men from China live in towns in China? How is that even vaguely offensive?
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Tell me you’re serious and I’ll respond.