I was 15 when "Flashlight" was released in 1977. That song was played at every party, cabaret and club...and the dance floor would always get packed. It is STILL my favorite party song. ❤
The godfather of funk. George Clinton is always a party in concert. Bootsy Collins is a star in his own right. Love this band, and have for years. Good choice.
Parliament or otherwise known as P-Funk and Parliament Funkadelic started in my town of Plainfield, NJ! George Clinton still stops by to visit ... and he looks like an older businessman these days. They were the FUNKiest funk around. Believe it or not, many of the musicians received advanced music education at places like Julliard and Berkeley School of Music. Might I suggest 'Atomic Dog' or 'Give Up the Funk/Tear the Roof Off' The video of 'Atomic Dog' is fine, but look for live performance videos of the other songs! They actually started out as a doo-wop group in the late 50s at a barbershop here in town.
I didn't know they went to Julliard and Berkleley, but I can TOTALLY believe it!!! They are off the charts talented, and their complexity and musicality is just BEYOND!!! Mothership Connection is one of my favorite albumS EVER!!! And yeah, Atomic Dog and Give Up the Funk/Tear the Roof Off are 100% must-listens!!! ❤❤❤
63 years old and still feeling Bernie Worrell on keyboards. Even the Wall Flowers had to get of their walls and dance to this vibe ( dance partner or not). This was House Party music!!!!
i am native american and when i was in Jr. High, i remember going to some parties the brothers had in the hood, they were off the hook and playing this music. Those late 70's and early 80's were the best time for music. I tell you, no one sat on the wall, everyone danced!
This was a classic song played at house parties throughout the 70's! Everyone was on the dance floor when this song was played. Even wallflowers were grooving to this music!! Thanks for the retro trip!!!!
Parliament. One of the greatest bands ever. Flashlight was a “staple”when I was in high school; every party, every dance, every radio. One of the absolute greatest!
When I was a kid, this was one of my favorite songs. But I had no one to share the love of this song with because most either hadn't heard of it or just weren't all that impressed. I'm like, "HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THIS?"
Did Amber randomly describe their sound as "funkadelic," or did she know that Parliament and Funkadelic are the same group of musicians? I couldn't tell, and it kinda spun my head around. Next Stops: Maceo Parker, "Southwick (Shake Everything You Got)" Funkadelic, "One Nation Under a Groove" Ohio Players, "Love Rollercoaster"
@@masterofsparkshwy6974 Lol, I actually went back and watched the beginning again to see if I'd missed that vocal line before she said it. Knowing the trials and tribulations of YT music reactors, though, I'd guess they either started or fully did their reaction and then realized there was a technical difficulty (forgot to start the recording, forgot to turn on the mic, internet stuttered, computer crashed, first version of the song they picked had horrible sound quality, kids ran into the room with an issue that needed immediate solving, or whatever) and so they "recreated" the reaction in part or in full. Like you, I don't really care as I just enjoy their vibe but, tbh, I prefer when reactors are open about that sort of thing and just say, "Hey, we already started the reaction and then realized it didn't record any of our audio so we've already heard the first part of this..." or whatever. It increases viewers' trust rather than dropping a little question mark onto the authenticity of the reactions. BTW, not saying I don't think they're reactions are authentic. They're always very good about calling out when one or the other of them already knows a song beforehand. But I know some YT-ers feel like they have to cover up false starts or technical glitches and, especially with these two, I don't think that kind of thing is necessary. It's the realness that we all love even when that realness is "We just recorded our entire first-time reaction to this... and then realized that the mic wasn't on, so this is *technically* our second time hearing it. Whoopsie!"). :)
If you haven't already, "Atomic Dog" Also, Curtis Mayfield "Superfly" Shalamar "The Second Time Around" "A Night To Remember" The SOS Band "Take Your Time(Do It Right)"
The Gods of Funk! Your next one has to be (just for the title alone!) "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)". The drummer on this song is the legendary Bootsy Collins, who just celebrated his 70th birthday two weeks ago!
Jerome Brailey played the drums on "Tear The Roof Off The Sucker" Side note: Bootsy was the baddest bass player ever, but he also was a very good drummer
Wow! The chorus hit me as soon as I read your comment: "One nation under a groove, Gettin' down just FOR the funk of it. One nation and we're on the move. Who's gonna stop us now?" Memories!! Good call...
I gotta share with you about my history with this band. I was born in a very rural area back in the early 60s and when I was 10 we moved to an area that would called inner city today. On my first day at a new school I was assigned to a fellow student as my ambassador. So after school I went to his house and he put some Parliament, 'Chocolate City' on the turn table and I was hooked!
You all have been Funktafied. Bass synthesizer is the instant played by Bernie Worrell, Bootsy Collins bass player( Snoop Dogg's uncle). Other songs Sir Nosed D' void of Funk, Bop Gun, Gloryhallastoopid (pin the tale on the funky), Chocolate City, Agony of D feet, Wizard of Finance, Gaming on ya, Mothers hip Connection. George was coming out it on the video. Saw them in concert in 1978 during their heyday. They ruled the 70's and 80's when it came to Funk and dance music.
Omg, LOOOOOOVE P-Funk!!! 😍🥰❤🔦 Back in college, I was a disco ball for Halloween, and when the first few notes of Flashlight played, my friend (whose house the party was at,) grabbed a flashlight, turned the lights off, hit me with the light and yelled "Spin, Mel-- SPIN!!!" I did, and it TOTALLY WORKED!!! I WAS the DISCO BALL!!! Throwing sparkles all over everyone and the entire room!!! I will ALWAYS associate this song with that memory-- just one of a million amazing memories of P-Funk and that group of friends! ❤❤❤
“Funkadelic” you say? That’s the name of this band and they coined the term in the ‘60s. Parliment was the more mainstream version of this outfit (think doo-wop/Motown type stuff). Funkadelic grew out of that as a way to do more outrageous and funky music. Eventually the distinctions between the two diminished and they became known as “Parliment/Funkadelic”, or even more commonly “P-Funk”. And if you hear shades of James Brown and the Ohio Players in this song, there are many good reasons why-mostly band members! George Clinton definitely changed the world of music!
Thank you for saying exactly what I wanted to say! You point to the influences like Ohio Players and James Brown, true that. But you can also hear the influence of this band on so much that came later...Prince most obviously.
Honestly, We TRULY Partied, Had Fun, Danced in the 70's, 80's!!! You had No Idea What a FUN Time it was!!! I Really wish you guys had this type of Diverse Fun music now!!!!
Funkadelic keeps getting mentioned, it is not a genre but might as well be. Funkadelic is the other name of Parliament. Yes, one group with two different names! They recorded for two different record company labels at the same time, using the name Parliament for one and Funkadelic for the other. The y are also known as P Funk! The little sounds you mentioned was made by the keyboards played the legendary Bernie Worrell. Worrell was later a member of the expanded, The Talking Heads and contributed the funk to their sound.
Don't forget about Bootsy's Rubberband. They opened the show, then Funkadelic as they added more musicians, and finally Parliament. The Mothership Connection tour was incredible.
The rumor is someone bet him he couldn't make a hit out of a song with the word "flashlight" in it. Next up has to be the greatest funk hit of all time ... ATOMIC DOG!!!! The party in the 80s didn't start until someone put on Atomic Dog.
Hadn’t heard that. But I did hear that someone challenged a singer to write a song for a movie with the title in the lyrics as many times as possible. The movie was Xanadu and if you’ve heard the song you know Olivia Newton John met that challenge.
OMG! This reminds me of my roller skating days many, many, many years ago. Lol. Another great funky roller boogie song was " It's Nasty - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five". But you guys HAVE to listen to " Maggot Brain - Funkadelic " the guitarist Eddie Hazel was ask to play as if he was told his mother had died.... Sooooo emotional.
P-Funk, uncut funk, Da BOMB!!!, Now you have to hear the whole Mothership Connection album... total Funk Rock. And I do believe that's Bernie Worrel doing that organ justice.
P-Funk, nothing but vibes and grooving. Bootsy Collins was the inspiration and played on Groove is in the Heart. George Clinton was and is the FUNK GODFATHER!!! 😎🎶🎶😎
Zapp's first album was produced by George Clinton, the guy in the ski goggles and white mink - so you definitely hear the connection. There is also a connection to Dee-Lite Groove is in the Heart, Bootsy Collins (former James Brown bassist) is part of the Funkadelic mob as well. George created a huge cast of characters (hence the nose on Sir Nose-Devoidoffunk whom you noticed) developed stories for many of the albums, cast them in Sci Fi scenarios and just went wild. The little noises you point out are from the great Bernie Worrell, who had to play four seperate Moog synths to produce the sounds live. I heard Parliament-Funkadelic when I was nine, beaming out of Detroit on the faint radio waves that reached me in Flint. I didn't know who the band was but 1) had never heard anything like it 2) LOVED it. And something in the back of my mind said "I wonder if this could be that crazy band who isnt a band but is also sometimes two bands...? " Pfunk was kind of a rumor in those days, the craziest things done on stage etc etc. And yes, by the way, George and them WERE kind of black hippies that were psychedelic. They have released totally psychedelic albums, were too hard rock for black audiences, too black for white audiences, George just stuck to his inspirations and invented his own sound universe and is now revered for it. This is the ORIGINAL stuff, from totally original artists. You will find George Clinton linked to Red Hot Chili Peppers, and hey, you love classic guitar solos, check out Funkadelic's Maggot Brain - THE classic psychedelic guitar solo (the whole song is a solo) played by the late, great, great Eddie Hazel (lives in my heart, and many others) Happy exploring the P Funkiverse!
The landing of the mother's ship is amazing. By the way the character with the goggles and mink is called Starchild, nemesis of Sir nose, devoid of funk
Atomic Dog by George Clinton is a must hear. Also Brothers Johnson are another group to get into. Songs like Stomp!, Strawberry Letter 23 and I'll be Good to You.
Get The Funk Out Of My Face. The brothers had a great bass beat. Another fun bass player was the bad sister in A Taste Of Honey, Boogie Oogie Oogie., among others.
WHAT a WAY to perk up from my, “I’m 60, and I’m tired!” afternoon nap! I’m all funked up and feeling 17 again! “Word Up,” by Cameo. It is TIME! I know your time is limited, but every time you identify similarities between songs from the same (Or different!) eras I think how much you would enjoy a PBS 8-part documentary series, “Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music.” I’ve seen it 3 times, and will watch it again for the history, knowledge and sheer entertainment of it. It’s fantastic. I hope you watch it! Love you two!
Definitely a moment when you come to the conclusion that your parents' and GRANDPARENTS' music is SO MUCH cooler than yours! Great reaction! Try "Not Just Knee Deep."
Cheryl Jackson Am 60 back in those days everything wasn't political and people didn't talk about politics while partying we just enjoyed the music an Parliament Funkadelic music did its thing on the highest levels of partying like it was 1999 way before it was 1999 !!
@@williamcarter9066 I hear ya! I'm a bit older, but this brought back great memories of a very special time in my life. We partied hard with EVERYBODY, and it was all about dancing and having a good time. We're blessed to have enjoyed all of this fantastic music and life experiences.
This was the jam! I remember everyone would get on the floor at the skating rink and have their little flashlights! It was so cool! This song makes me want to go skating! Parliament/Funkadelic were the funk masters in the late seventies!!❤️❤️
I saw them live about 15 years ago and they STILL tore the roof off the place ❤️ there are so many Funk and R&B artists at that time who were so far ahead of their time. The Gap Band, Issac Hayes, Zapp and Roger, Bill Withers, Curtis Mayfield, Rick James, Ohio Players, The Chi-Lites, The Delphonics, Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder… and so many, many more. This is what I grew up on ❤️
Atomic Dog or Maggot Brain would be good follow ups if you're into it. You youngsters are pretty cool too, to be digging the music we came up on. If they stop making music tomorrow, there was enough great music made in the last 50 years to last us until the Sun burns out. Carry on!
Really enjoyed ya'll getting into some Parliament Funkadelics! We partied hard on a lot of their songs back in the 70's. I still have a Parliament Nineteen Seventy Eight Tour T-Shirt. Great reaction guys! Ya'll made me smile for sure😁
In the 70's who didn't worship at the Altar of George Clinton & Charlie Wilson (the Gap Band)... Back in the day... George Clinton was a God, the music industry had never heard anything like this (or him) before. When he came out with Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove we all went into a trance on the dancefloors.. Everything that came after him pales into goodness know what lol... your music these days is nothing like we grew up with... we're all still up on "The Mothership" :-) Much love to you gorgeous couple from England xxxx
... that intro was just enough time for ... *PEOPLE TO RUN TO THE DANCEFLOOR!!!* LOL! But the reality is that these guys were MASTER musicians!! And the production was just EPIC bringing all the polyrhythms into the mix and just creating music that was FUN! THE FUNK IS SOOOOOO THICCCCCC!!!! BTW, *your hair looks AMAZING!!!*
When this song was released, there were not many FM stations who played George Clinton. For me, record stores were a place to hang out and listen to new music. In Boston, we had a progressive FM station who played George along with the Beatles.
Saw them land the Mothership at the Coliseum in the 70s, got to hang on stage at small venue with them, and saw at least three other times….fantastic band, great catalog of songs, helluva stage show…Parliament is the Funk, Funkadelic is the psychedelic rock side…check out Cosmic Slop, Unfunky UFO, Liquid Sunshine, Do That Stuff…one of the very few bands where the complete albums are great listening… been a Funkateer since the early 70s
So glad you enjoyed Flashlight! George Clinton was the mastermind behind Parliament and Funkadelic. Bootsy Collin's bass is the ultimate bomb behind the beat. Atomic Dog is a must hear as well as Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) and One Nation Under a Groove. I had a chance to meet Clinton backstage at one of the P Funk Allstars concerts and got to pick his brain for half an hour. A true Bucket List experience. I'd also suggest May The Cube Be With You, a collaboration with Thomas Dolby that is mighty fine. All these songs will definitely get your feet moving!
Jay! The sound you're picking up on, which characterizes 70s Funk, is called Stacked Bass. It's a synth bass an octave below and parallel to the bass guitar, vibrating with that zippy kick! Every artist of the genre demanded that effect to be a feature in their performance. 🎸⚡⚡
I was 14 years old when Flashlight came out. It was a monster hit played at every club, cookout you name it!! We danced to this so much!! I have great memories. Music in the 70’s and 80’s was IT!!!!🎶🎵
The best thing about music is that a lane exists for everyone to participate! I'm so glad you both have the the appreciation of the art-Too cool to know you both appreciate the foundations of today's music 💪🏿
When we Black people lived in a time where God, our families, hard work and love ruled our neighborhoods.. I was 11 years old when this came out- loved it then love it now...
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"They're so funkadelic" is hilarious. In fact they are.... Funkadelic, in spite of the name, was more of a rock band, with amazing electric guitarists and such (still very funky, often); where Parliament is more the funk (with horns) incarnation. They were on different labels, marketed differently, same band. You should listen to some Funkadelic. I think for very funky but hard rocking (with insane guitar solos), try "Comin' Round the Mountain". They had a bunch of songs that were more popular, but that's where I'd start.
Flashlight HITS you differently each time you listen to it due to the multitude of melodies...you find people grooving to the baseline, the melody, the lyrics, the keyboard and sooo many other riffs - and their blendings with each other. This is pure funk - so much to enjoy that each listen can be different. This song is the savant of funk....as is One Nation Under a Groove
Thank You thank you to whoever recommended this!! Haven’t heard it in 40 years. My friends and I would all run up on the dance floor to dance no partners needed!!! 😎
Sounds you hear are probably synthesizer. Love George Clinton! Try The Gap Band, "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" or Rage Against the Machine "Renegades of Funk"
Takes me back to the dance floor and having a heckuva time! Good reaction. Saw them at the Omni and Atlanta many years ago, those concerts were great. Jay, you are correct, in the car, Moving and Groovin… Absolutely
This came out in about 77, I was 11. Mind was blown when I first heard it! You should check out Aqua Boogie and One Nation Under a groove. And Roger was influenced by them
This is my absolute favorite RUclips past time! I love, love love watching young folks' first time reaction to the music I grew up with....and giving flowers to these badass, awesome artists. I now jam to this with my grandbabies.🥰
You should do Funkadelic "Maggot Brain," one of the greatest guitar solos of all time (from guitar virtuoso Eddie Hazel). "Red Hot Mama" is another great one.
PLEASE Brothers Johnson song Stomp. It has everything you love. The 70s fashion, the horns, the funk....and omg the slap bass... and after that their song Strawberry Letter 23. Strawberry Letter has an incredibly sweet story behind it.
Absolutely LOVED u guys reaction to this!! That was how WE felt back in the day when this song came on.. there's MUCH MORE Parliament/Funkadelic to check out.. It's funny Amber said Funkadelic bcuz that was an offspring group of Parliament
EXACTLY! "Parliament" is AKA "Parliament Funkedelic"!!!! Whenever anyone says to me that they've never heard "Flashlight" I ask them if they've ever been to a wedding, like any wedding. This song is always on the reception playlist. Love this song!
"Psychedelic" definitely fits here, Amber. George Clinton and Parliament were doing LOTS of acid. Lots of other drugs too (George once palmed a red-hot crack pipe in his hand when Bill Clinton's daughter, Chelsea, and her Secret Service guards came backstage to ask for a picture with him) but the influence of psychedelics on their sound, style, and stage shows is undeniable.
This is my childhood. Y’all honest reactions are everything. When I know the song 🎧 I’m like they not ready. I was born in 1970 so I heard this as a little girl. Dallas, TX is my home and I remember my older neighbors jamming this ALBUM!!
I was 15 when "Flashlight" was released in 1977. That song was played at every party, cabaret and club...and the dance floor would always get packed. It is STILL my favorite party song. ❤
The godfather of funk. George Clinton is always a party in concert. Bootsy Collins is a star in his own right. Love this band, and have for years. Good choice.
Just posted the exact same thing.
Yes they were
Actually, the Godfather of Funk title was given to James Brown. Let's just call George Clinton the Crown Prince of Funk. Keep the Funk alive!!
@@kurtschulten5369 sorry to correct you but JB is the Godfather of Soul not Funk 🍻😎
@@kurtschulten5369 James Brown was known as The Godfather of Soul not funk
Parliament or otherwise known as P-Funk and Parliament Funkadelic started in my town of Plainfield, NJ! George Clinton still stops by to visit ... and he looks like an older businessman these days. They were the FUNKiest funk around. Believe it or not, many of the musicians received advanced music education at places like Julliard and Berkeley School of Music. Might I suggest 'Atomic Dog' or 'Give Up the Funk/Tear the Roof Off' The video of 'Atomic Dog' is fine, but look for live performance videos of the other songs! They actually started out as a doo-wop group in the late 50s at a barbershop here in town.
I didn't know they went to Julliard and Berkleley, but I can TOTALLY believe it!!! They are off the charts talented, and their complexity and musicality is just BEYOND!!! Mothership Connection is one of my favorite albumS EVER!!! And yeah, Atomic Dog and Give Up the Funk/Tear the Roof Off are 100% must-listens!!! ❤❤❤
Give Up The Funk is a must listen
Hey, shout out from a former neighbor from Scotch Plains!
Heyooo from Somerville.
Another vote for listening to "Atomic Dog"
I’m a 67 year old grandmother that still roll my windows down in the car and jam this😂
I hear ya. I'm 68, almost 69 yrs old. I love driving with the windows, too. Love the late 60s and all of the 70s. Send back to stay. ✌️
63 years old and still feeling Bernie Worrell on keyboards. Even the Wall Flowers had to get of their walls and dance to this vibe ( dance partner or not).
This was House Party music!!!!
62 and playing it loud to annoy kids in traffic jams
i am native american and when i was in Jr. High, i remember going to some parties the brothers had in the hood, they were off the hook and playing this music. Those late 70's and early 80's were the best time for music. I tell you, no one sat on the wall, everyone danced!
This was a classic song played at house parties throughout the 70's! Everyone was on the dance floor when this song was played. Even wallflowers were grooving to this music!! Thanks for the retro trip!!!!
Brought back memories of the 8th Grade Mixer at Jefferson Junior High in Woodridge Illinois. I remember Joe Speaks was doing The Robot 🤖 😂
It's been proven scientifically impossible to sit still and not smile while hearing this song.
The great George Clinton, he somehow put this whole thing together. Gotta check out "We Want The Funk" now
Good choice
Everybody wants the funk!
ATOMIC DOG!!!
Gotta have that funk
Excellent suggestion choice, Want The Funk has always been one of my favorite P-Funk songs. 👍
5 words: One Nation Under A Groove🙌🏾🔥
Exactly 🎉
@@TinaMae_AyeTheOriginal That's what we were back then "One Nation Under a Groove"!!!!!!😎 🎛🎷🎸🎶🎛 👍🏽✌🏽
Welcome to funk street! I love it!
All I can say about that song, is it effed up my ability to quote the pledge of allegiance!
Getting down just for the funk of it...😎
Parliament. One of the greatest bands ever. Flashlight was a “staple”when I was in high school; every party, every dance, every radio. One of the absolute greatest!
When I was a kid, this was one of my favorite songs. But I had no one to share the love of this song with because most either hadn't heard of it or just weren't all that impressed. I'm like, "HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THIS?"
Did Amber randomly describe their sound as "funkadelic," or did she know that Parliament and Funkadelic are the same group of musicians? I couldn't tell, and it kinda spun my head around. Next Stops:
Maceo Parker, "Southwick (Shake Everything You Got)"
Funkadelic, "One Nation Under a Groove"
Ohio Players, "Love Rollercoaster"
Another vote for listening to One Nation Under A Groove
ITs got to be maggot brain for me!
Yeah... she also sang lyrics that hadn't been played yet... I think they at the least listened to it in partbefore the video. I don't care... but...
@@MrXNITROx Eddie Hazel.. great guitar work.
@@masterofsparkshwy6974 Lol, I actually went back and watched the beginning again to see if I'd missed that vocal line before she said it. Knowing the trials and tribulations of YT music reactors, though, I'd guess they either started or fully did their reaction and then realized there was a technical difficulty (forgot to start the recording, forgot to turn on the mic, internet stuttered, computer crashed, first version of the song they picked had horrible sound quality, kids ran into the room with an issue that needed immediate solving, or whatever) and so they "recreated" the reaction in part or in full. Like you, I don't really care as I just enjoy their vibe but, tbh, I prefer when reactors are open about that sort of thing and just say, "Hey, we already started the reaction and then realized it didn't record any of our audio so we've already heard the first part of this..." or whatever. It increases viewers' trust rather than dropping a little question mark onto the authenticity of the reactions.
BTW, not saying I don't think they're reactions are authentic. They're always very good about calling out when one or the other of them already knows a song beforehand. But I know some YT-ers feel like they have to cover up false starts or technical glitches and, especially with these two, I don't think that kind of thing is necessary. It's the realness that we all love even when that realness is "We just recorded our entire first-time reaction to this... and then realized that the mic wasn't on, so this is *technically* our second time hearing it. Whoopsie!"). :)
P-Funk taught a generation how to funk. They were undeniable.
If you haven't already, "Atomic Dog"
Also, Curtis Mayfield "Superfly"
Shalamar "The Second Time Around" "A Night To Remember"
The SOS Band "Take Your Time(Do It Right)"
Tear the roof off the sucka!
Dont forget Eddie Hazel playin Maggot Brain...RIP Eddide, I wish I could have seen you live
Yes to all, and The Second Time Around by Shalimar is one of my favorites
How about Get off by Foxy or Pony by Genuine!
I am 71 and you list some of the songs I have on my Dance CD and Bass CD.
We roller skated to this song in 1976-1977! Then it was a disco banger as well. Good choice and so glad you loved it!
Can't do Parliament without "KNEE DEEP" and "Aqua Boogie" 😊
The Gods of Funk! Your next one has to be (just for the title alone!) "Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker)". The drummer on this song is the legendary Bootsy Collins, who just celebrated his 70th birthday two weeks ago!
Bootsie is playing bass i believe the drummer was dennis chambers
Keyboards is bernie worrell!
Jerome Brailey played the drums on "Tear The Roof Off The Sucker"
Side note: Bootsy was the baddest bass player ever, but he also was a very good drummer
Bootsie was the bass player
You're right, on Flashlight Bootsy is playing drums, the bass line is Bernie Worrell on a synth, and Booty's brother Catfish plays guitar.
Yessss!!! George Clinton & Bootsy!! Two of the all time greats. “Tear the Roof off the Sucker” was a huge hit for them & definitely worth a listen! 🔥
If you love this, you'll also love "One Nation Under a Groove."
Wow! The chorus hit me as soon as I read your comment:
"One nation under a groove,
Gettin' down just FOR the funk of it.
One nation and we're on the move.
Who's gonna stop us now?"
Memories!! Good call...
Yes! One of the best!
Here's is something I groove to on the highway in my big rig:
Tom Browne - Funkin For Jamaica (M+M Mix)
m.ruclips.net/video/U8mgTs_uSxM/видео.html
💯💯
Give up the funk, tear down the roof,, my favorite
So freakin' cool to see yall vibing to and appreciating the music we grew up on.❤
I gotta share with you about my history with this band. I was born in a very rural area back in the early 60s and when I was 10 we moved to an area that would called inner city today. On my first day at a new school I was assigned to a fellow student as my ambassador. So after school I went to his house and he put some Parliament, 'Chocolate City' on the turn table and I was hooked!
Nice story
You all have been Funktafied. Bass synthesizer is the instant played by Bernie Worrell, Bootsy Collins bass player( Snoop Dogg's uncle). Other songs Sir Nosed D' void of Funk, Bop Gun, Gloryhallastoopid (pin the tale on the funky), Chocolate City, Agony of D feet, Wizard of Finance, Gaming on ya, Mothers hip Connection. George was coming out it on the video. Saw them in concert in 1978 during their heyday. They ruled the 70's and 80's when it came to Funk and dance music.
The great Eddie Hazel too
I have a switch hooked up to my Alexa that turns my synth setup on and off. It’s name is “Bernie Worrell.” :-)
They don't realize that they were already introduced to Bootsy in the Groove Is In The Heart video!
Bootsy is not Snoop's uncle, he just calls him that.
Don't forget the studio version of "Give Up The Funk"
Omg, LOOOOOOVE P-Funk!!! 😍🥰❤🔦 Back in college, I was a disco ball for Halloween, and when the first few notes of Flashlight played, my friend (whose house the party was at,) grabbed a flashlight, turned the lights off, hit me with the light and yelled "Spin, Mel-- SPIN!!!" I did, and it TOTALLY WORKED!!! I WAS the DISCO BALL!!! Throwing sparkles all over everyone and the entire room!!! I will ALWAYS associate this song with that memory-- just one of a million amazing memories of P-Funk and that group of friends! ❤❤❤
That's awesome!!!
You WERE the party
“Funkadelic” you say? That’s the name of this band and they coined the term in the ‘60s. Parliment was the more mainstream version of this outfit (think doo-wop/Motown type stuff). Funkadelic grew out of that as a way to do more outrageous and funky music. Eventually the distinctions between the two diminished and they became known as “Parliment/Funkadelic”, or even more commonly “P-Funk”. And if you hear shades of James Brown and the Ohio Players in this song, there are many good reasons why-mostly band members! George Clinton definitely changed the world of music!
Thank you for saying exactly what I wanted to say! You point to the influences like Ohio Players and James Brown, true that. But you can also hear the influence of this band on so much that came later...Prince most obviously.
And hip hop. A lot of the origins of hip hop are samples of p funk ☺️ Like this song!! Lol. Dr Dre n Snoop sampled them in a lot of their early music
Funkadelic = a rock band. The 70s best rock band. Cosmic slop for the win
@@RDRussell2 ? They did hardly any music.
They were the only group of musicians who were signed with different record labels under different band names.
We partied our ASSES off back in the day. I have to admit, we had no idea how good we had it. We thought it would always be music like this.
Honestly, We TRULY Partied, Had Fun, Danced in the 70's, 80's!!! You had No Idea What a FUN Time it was!!! I Really wish you guys had this type of Diverse Fun music now!!!!
Funkadelic keeps getting mentioned, it is not a genre but might as well be. Funkadelic is the other name of Parliament. Yes, one group with two different names! They recorded for two different record company labels at the same time, using the name Parliament for one and Funkadelic for the other. The y are also known as P Funk! The little sounds you mentioned was made by the keyboards played the legendary Bernie Worrell. Worrell was later a member of the expanded, The Talking Heads and contributed the funk to their sound.
Funkadelic used to open for Parliament on tour too.
Funkadelic a Rock band.
Don't forget about Bootsy's Rubberband. They opened the show, then Funkadelic as they added more musicians, and finally Parliament. The Mothership Connection tour was incredible.
YES! Finally, the OGs of funk. Do Atomic Dog and Give Up the Funk.
Snoops first album Doggystyle was half P-Funk samples.
My 2 favs by them.
I just keep hearing "On W Balls. On W Balls. On W Baaaaallls." Lol
So was The Chronic. And Digital Underground Sex Packets was straight up P Funk.
The rumor is someone bet him he couldn't make a hit out of a song with the word "flashlight" in it. Next up has to be the greatest funk hit of all time ... ATOMIC DOG!!!! The party in the 80s didn't start until someone put on Atomic Dog.
Especially if the party was thrown by a certain fraternity. Heck, that goes for today as well.💜
@@wandaminter9421 so true!!!
That's when I was out clubbing. 80s and 90s. Atomic Dog had everyone's drunk a$$ out there dancing. Lol.
Hadn’t heard that. But I did hear that someone challenged a singer to write a song for a movie with the title in the lyrics as many times as possible. The movie was Xanadu and if you’ve heard the song you know Olivia Newton John met that challenge.
George's outfits cannot be explained, they are THE FUNKIEST.
TWO WORDS!! “HOUSE PARTY!”✊🏾
OMG! This reminds me of my roller skating days many, many, many years ago. Lol. Another great funky roller boogie song was " It's Nasty - Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five". But you guys HAVE to listen to " Maggot Brain - Funkadelic " the guitarist Eddie Hazel was ask to play as if he was told his mother had died.... Sooooo emotional.
P-Funk, uncut funk, Da BOMB!!!, Now you have to hear the whole Mothership Connection album... total Funk Rock.
And I do believe that's Bernie Worrel doing that organ justice.
And Bernie toured with and contributed to Talking Heads.
P-Funk, nothing but vibes and grooving. Bootsy Collins was the inspiration and played on Groove is in the Heart. George Clinton was and is the FUNK GODFATHER!!! 😎🎶🎶😎
Every concert was a stage show. Singers, dancers, Great musicians, and a story based on the latest album. Pure entertainment!
Another great P-Funk funky song is “Knee Deep.” A must listen! Love your channel! Lots of positivity and appreciation for all genres of music.
Knee deep is the funkest vibe you will ever hear from the 70s from George Clinton & Parliament
Brings back the old days of roller skating back in the 70s.
One of my favorite cuts by one of my favorite groups of all time!!! Everybody’s got a little light under the sun!!!!!
Zapp's first album was produced by George Clinton, the guy in the ski goggles and white mink - so you definitely hear the connection. There is also a connection to Dee-Lite Groove is in the Heart, Bootsy Collins (former James Brown bassist) is part of the Funkadelic mob as well. George created a huge cast of characters (hence the nose on Sir Nose-Devoidoffunk whom you noticed) developed stories for many of the albums, cast them in Sci Fi scenarios and just went wild. The little noises you point out are from the great Bernie Worrell, who had to play four seperate Moog synths to produce the sounds live. I heard Parliament-Funkadelic when I was nine, beaming out of Detroit on the faint radio waves that reached me in Flint. I didn't know who the band was but 1) had never heard anything like it 2) LOVED it. And something in the back of my mind said "I wonder if this could be that crazy band who isnt a band but is also sometimes two bands...? " Pfunk was kind of a rumor in those days, the craziest things done on stage etc etc. And yes, by the way, George and them WERE kind of black hippies that were psychedelic. They have released totally psychedelic albums, were too hard rock for black audiences, too black for white audiences, George just stuck to his inspirations and invented his own sound universe and is now revered for it. This is the ORIGINAL stuff, from totally original artists. You will find George Clinton linked to Red Hot Chili Peppers, and hey, you love classic guitar solos, check out Funkadelic's Maggot Brain - THE classic psychedelic guitar solo (the whole song is a solo) played by the late, great, great Eddie Hazel (lives in my heart, and many others) Happy exploring the P Funkiverse!
"Star Child" and "Dr. Funkenstein". They really need to hit almost any track from "Clones of Dr. Funkenstein"!
Diaperman even made an appearance or two....lol
@@rmcleod1960 haha thats right
The landing of the mother's ship is amazing. By the way the character with the goggles and mink is called Starchild, nemesis of Sir nose, devoid of funk
No you cannot compete with the 70's! There were so many songs that hit no.1, like Flashlight.
Atomic Dog by George Clinton is a must hear. Also Brothers Johnson are another group to get into. Songs like Stomp!, Strawberry Letter 23 and I'll be Good to You.
Strawberry Letter is in my top 5 favs of all time!
Get The Funk Out Of My Face. The brothers had a great bass beat. Another fun bass player was the bad sister in A Taste Of Honey, Boogie Oogie Oogie., among others.
WHAT a WAY to perk up from my, “I’m 60, and I’m tired!” afternoon nap! I’m all funked up and feeling 17 again!
“Word Up,” by Cameo. It is TIME!
I know your time is limited, but every time you identify similarities between songs from the same (Or different!) eras I think how much you would enjoy a PBS 8-part documentary series, “Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music.” I’ve seen it 3 times, and will watch it again for the history, knowledge and sheer entertainment of it. It’s fantastic. I hope you watch it! Love you two!
I've got the exact same reaction. P-funk always meant fun party every body included.
I'm 62. I keep wanting them to do Brothers Johnson.
@@katherinereece Always loved “Stomp!”
@@davebeach2343 When they started, the party started-wherever, whenever, whatever!
@@LaurieG011 The slap bass in that song is legend!
Definitely a moment when you come to the conclusion that your parents' and GRANDPARENTS' music is SO MUCH cooler than yours! Great reaction! Try "Not Just Knee Deep."
at 2:01. Fake "FIRST time hearing" They should just be honest.
Cheryl Jackson Am 60 back in those days everything wasn't political and people didn't talk about politics while partying we just enjoyed the music an Parliament Funkadelic music did its thing on the highest levels of partying like it was 1999 way before it was 1999 !!
@@williamcarter9066 I hear ya! I'm a bit older, but this brought back great memories of a very special time in my life. We partied hard with EVERYBODY, and it was all about dancing and having a good time. We're blessed to have enjoyed all of this fantastic music and life experiences.
George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic played for free on the New Haven Green about 5 or 6 years ago and it was a fantastic concert.
The very fact I’m still alive after these concerts is a sheer miracle 😂😂
Oh yeah, they was lighting it up 🤪😶🌫
This was the jam! I remember everyone would get on the floor at the skating rink and have their little flashlights! It was so cool! This song makes me want to go skating! Parliament/Funkadelic were the funk masters in the late seventies!!❤️❤️
I would say “Atomic Dog” would be a good pick for the next song
Give up the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) you have to hear next
One of the BEST rollerskating jams of ALL Time! 😊👏🏾♬🎤🎶💯🛼
I saw them live about 15 years ago and they STILL tore the roof off the place ❤️ there are so many Funk and R&B artists at that time who were so far ahead of their time. The Gap Band, Issac Hayes, Zapp and Roger, Bill Withers, Curtis Mayfield, Rick James, Ohio Players, The Chi-Lites, The Delphonics, Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder… and so many, many more. This is what I grew up on ❤️
Atomic Dog or Maggot Brain would be good follow ups if you're into it. You youngsters are pretty cool too, to be digging the music we came up on. If they stop making music tomorrow, there was enough great music made in the last 50 years to last us until the Sun burns out. Carry on!
Really enjoyed ya'll getting into some Parliament Funkadelics! We partied hard on a lot of their songs back in the 70's. I still have a Parliament Nineteen Seventy Eight Tour T-Shirt. Great reaction guys! Ya'll made me smile for sure😁
George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic was the premier Funk sound of the 70's. Thanks guy, you made my day.
In the 70's who didn't worship at the Altar of George Clinton & Charlie Wilson (the Gap Band)... Back in the day... George Clinton was a God, the music industry had never heard anything like this (or him) before. When he came out with Funkadelic - One Nation Under A Groove we all went into a trance on the dancefloors.. Everything that came after him pales into goodness know what lol... your music these days is nothing like we grew up with... we're all still up on "The Mothership" :-) Much love to you gorgeous couple from England xxxx
... that intro was just enough time for ... *PEOPLE TO RUN TO THE DANCEFLOOR!!!* LOL!
But the reality is that these guys were MASTER musicians!! And the production was just EPIC bringing all the polyrhythms into the mix and just creating music that was FUN! THE FUNK IS SOOOOOO THICCCCCC!!!!
BTW, *your hair looks AMAZING!!!*
This is MY timeframe and music. I seriously love Parliament!! I believe Parliament is the most sampled band in history.
Them and James Brown.
"This is so funkadelic!" Correct!
When this song was released, there were not many FM stations who played George Clinton. For me, record stores were a place to hang out and listen to new music. In Boston, we had a progressive FM station who played George along with the Beatles.
We Drove, Walked , Skated, Danced Constantly!!!! We Continually jammed!!! Fun Times!!!
The star of this track is Bernie Worrell on synth bass, synth lead, and all the noises.
Saw them land the Mothership at the Coliseum in the 70s, got to hang on stage at small venue with them, and saw at least three other times….fantastic band, great catalog of songs, helluva stage show…Parliament is the Funk, Funkadelic is the psychedelic rock side…check out Cosmic Slop, Unfunky UFO, Liquid Sunshine, Do That Stuff…one of the very few bands where the complete albums are great listening… been a Funkateer since the early 70s
Y'all must do a couple more Parliament/Funkadelic songs soon! Please!!!
This is what I grew up jamming and skating and having a great time to!!!!
Had the great pleasure of seeing George and P-funk live. The original funk.
So glad you enjoyed Flashlight! George Clinton was the mastermind behind Parliament and Funkadelic. Bootsy Collin's bass is the ultimate bomb behind the beat. Atomic Dog is a must hear as well as Give Up the Funk (Tear the Roof Off the Sucker) and One Nation Under a Groove. I had a chance to meet Clinton backstage at one of the P Funk Allstars concerts and got to pick his brain for half an hour. A true Bucket List experience. I'd also suggest May The Cube Be With You, a collaboration with Thomas Dolby that is mighty fine. All these songs will definitely get your feet moving!
Jay! The sound you're picking up on, which characterizes 70s Funk, is called Stacked Bass. It's a synth bass an octave below and parallel to the bass guitar, vibrating with that zippy kick! Every artist of the genre demanded that effect to be a feature in their performance. 🎸⚡⚡
So many great songs from P-funk. "One Nation Under A Groove", "Dr. Funkenstein" "Atomic Dog" and "We Want The Funk". I'm glad you're hittin' them.
Hey guys! Another fun & funky song is "Atomic Dog" by George Clinton. Think you'd have a blast with it. Keep up the great work!
You can hear it sampled in Snoop Dog's music.
@@sherrybrown6136 And the fraternity Omega Psi Phi 😉
I was 14 years old when Flashlight came out. It was a monster hit played at every club, cookout you name it!! We danced to this so much!! I have great memories. Music in the 70’s and 80’s was IT!!!!🎶🎵
The best thing about music is that a lane exists for everyone to participate! I'm so glad you both have the the appreciation of the art-Too cool to know you both appreciate the foundations of today's music 💪🏿
I loved dancing to this song! Parliament was super cool. Midnight Star “Freakazoid” is awesome! Amber, I’m 57 and I still love dancing to this music!
When we Black people lived in a time where God, our families, hard work and love ruled our neighborhoods.. I was 11 years old when this came out- loved it then love it now...
Yes!!!
For Female Friday:
Ronnie Spector - ‘Be My Baby’
Toni Braxton - ‘Un-Break My Heart’
Sugarland (Jennifer Nettles) - ‘Stay’
Roberta Flack - ‘First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’
Other notables:
Christopher Cross - ‘Sailing,’
Kayne Brown - ‘Worship You,’
Kool and The Gang - ‘Celebration,’
Dan Fogelberg - ‘Same Old Lang Syne’
Luther Vandross - ‘Dance With My Father’
I'm 61. Back in the day, this song and my 71 Impala lowrider. This and all others blarring.
Shew! At least they knew Funkadelic!!! There is still hope:)
Oh man this is one I've waited SOOOOOOOOOO long for you to hit!!! Flashlight is such a funky jam!!!
"They're so funkadelic" is hilarious. In fact they are.... Funkadelic, in spite of the name, was more of a rock band, with amazing electric guitarists and such (still very funky, often); where Parliament is more the funk (with horns) incarnation. They were on different labels, marketed differently, same band. You should listen to some Funkadelic. I think for very funky but hard rocking (with insane guitar solos), try "Comin' Round the Mountain". They had a bunch of songs that were more popular, but that's where I'd start.
Maggot Brain!
@@janskia Yeah saw that one coming, lol
This is NOT their 1st time hearing it, she gave it away. They should be honest
We used to call it exactly just that-PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC!
@@georgeanthony7282 Yeah Man! And they were "P. Funk" and we used to also sometimes call them ParliaFunkadelicMent"
This song always makes me smile because it was my dad's favorite group. May he RIP
This is one of the most sampled songs of all time.
Berrie worrell the genius with starchild! The Master of keyboards.
Flashlight HITS you differently each time you listen to it due to the multitude of melodies...you find people grooving to the baseline, the melody, the lyrics, the keyboard and sooo many other riffs - and their blendings with each other. This is pure funk - so much to enjoy that each listen can be different. This song is the savant of funk....as is One Nation Under a Groove
Thank You thank you to whoever recommended this!! Haven’t heard it in 40 years. My friends and I would all run up on the dance floor to dance no partners needed!!! 😎
This is high school for me and I still have that cd in my car at age 60 (vintage funk). 🎧🎶👍
Sounds you hear are probably synthesizer. Love George Clinton! Try The Gap Band, "You Dropped a Bomb on Me" or Rage Against the Machine "Renegades of Funk"
I remember hearing this on the radio in the late 70's !! This was also a hit on the pop charts... yes we got off in the 70's such a fun time!!!!
DJ table! Priceless! I love it!😂❤ Just real instruments! Real musicians! Best music!
Takes me back to the dance floor and having a heckuva time! Good reaction. Saw them at the Omni and Atlanta many years ago, those concerts were great. Jay, you are correct, in the car, Moving and Groovin… Absolutely
I'm so happy you both just had your intro experience into that old school 70's Funk. I grew up with it. To me it's a lifelong experience.
at 2:01. Fake "FIRST time hearing" They should just be honest
This came out in about 77, I was 11. Mind was blown when I first heard it! You should check out Aqua Boogie and One Nation Under a groove. And Roger was influenced by them
Theres a message in a lot of these songs to..."everybody's got a little light"...let sure light shine! your talent, your goodness, love...etc.
This is my absolute favorite RUclips past time! I love, love love watching young folks' first time reaction to the music I grew up with....and giving flowers to these badass, awesome artists.
I now jam to this with my grandbabies.🥰
You should do Funkadelic "Maggot Brain," one of the greatest guitar solos of all time (from guitar virtuoso Eddie Hazel). "Red Hot Mama" is another great one.
I'll betcha!
PLEASE Brothers Johnson song Stomp. It has everything you love. The 70s fashion, the horns, the funk....and omg the slap bass... and after that their song Strawberry Letter 23. Strawberry Letter has an incredibly sweet story behind it.
Also "Ain't We Funkier Now"
Also, "Ain't We Funkin' Now"
Stomp is amazing.
Love Stomp. Clinton did a great cover of it (along with Erotic City for PCU movie)
Absolutely LOVED u guys reaction to this!! That was how WE felt back in the day when this song came on.. there's MUCH MORE Parliament/Funkadelic to check out.. It's funny Amber said Funkadelic bcuz that was an offspring group of Parliament
1:22 When Amber brings on the "stank face"...realizing she's about to hear something funky! LOL!
old school funk!! nothing better!!!
Genius on keys is Bernie Worrell. He also played keys for Talking Heads.
“Girlfriend is Better” is a great Talking Heads jam with Bernie.
I’d love to see them groove to that one!
EXACTLY! "Parliament" is AKA "Parliament Funkedelic"!!!! Whenever anyone says to me that they've never heard "Flashlight" I ask them if they've ever been to a wedding, like any wedding. This song is always on the reception playlist. Love this song!
Sandwiched in between Celebration and We Are Family!
The first time I heard this song was because of the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. I'm not sure if this was a hit here in the UK. 🤔
"Psychedelic" definitely fits here, Amber. George Clinton and Parliament were doing LOTS of acid. Lots of other drugs too (George once palmed a red-hot crack pipe in his hand when Bill Clinton's daughter, Chelsea, and her Secret Service guards came backstage to ask for a picture with him) but the influence of psychedelics on their sound, style, and stage shows is undeniable.
This is my childhood. Y’all honest reactions are everything. When I know the song 🎧 I’m like they not ready. I was born in 1970 so I heard this as a little girl. Dallas, TX is my home and I remember my older neighbors jamming this ALBUM!!
I was 17 when this song came out. I had the album. I think this song held up amazingly well. It certainly aged better than most disco from that era.