I'VE NEVER FOUND A GIRL & GROOVIN' -- Original Spontanes @ Carolina R&B Reunion Show!

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • In Loving Memory of Ron Ownbey, Monk Ghantt, Ernie Hawkins, John Alexander, Barry McCoig and Jim Monroe. We will miss each of you.
    This medley performed at a North Carolina band reunion show is comprised of the songs I've Never Found a Girl and Groovin', and features lead singers James Bates (Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame) & Ron Ownbey. Additional vocalists included Monk Ghantt (Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame), Mike Black & Marti Wetzell Sell.
    Band members for the selection included: Monk Ghantt & James Bates, guitars; Mike Black, bass; Bruce Flynn, drums; Ernie Hawkins & Randy Whitesides, keyboards; Jim Monroe & Doug Burns, trumpets; Tyrone Jefferson, trombone; John Alexander, alto sax; Eddie Blair, tenor sax & Ed Crotts, baritone sax.

Комментарии • 89

  • @ronb8759
    @ronb8759 9 дней назад +1

    Senior Soul how cool is this!! Any age is cool!!

  • @UncleSamNephew
    @UncleSamNephew 6 месяцев назад +9

    This is one of those styles of music where you can just start “SHAGGING” in the aisles.

  • @patsyparraz4461
    @patsyparraz4461 9 дней назад +3

    That goes to show you no matter your age .🎶❤️💯👀

  • @bsnitch7030
    @bsnitch7030 2 года назад +11

    Good Lord.....Just found this group of videos on RUclips. This is blue-eyed soul at its finest!!! What a fantastic band!!!! As a senior myself, I'm glad I WASN'T at this live event. I would have had such a good time and danced so much, I WOULDN'T have been able to get out bed the next day!!!! MORE MUSIC FROM THIS BAND......PRETTY PLEASE!!!!!

  • @patsyparraz4461
    @patsyparraz4461 24 дня назад +3

    Beautiful Song ❤❤❤

  • @IDNHANTU2day
    @IDNHANTU2day 2 года назад +8

    This is the type of music where a man over 60 can look over at his sweetheart and say, "Honey! They're playing our song!" Something I doubt very much today's generation will be able to do, ever.

  • @zzzzgirl9600
    @zzzzgirl9600 4 месяца назад +5

    BayBay!!! They did the damn thing!! If I saw any of them on the street, you could never tell me they had so much SOUL!!! EDDIE WOULD LOVE IT!!!

  • @aaronrbrundidge
    @aaronrbrundidge 2 года назад +9

    This is FAR better than I expected!! This band is baaaaaaaaaaad!!!

  • @rfree450
    @rfree450 Год назад +9

    Love that arrangement!! The horns are GREAT

  • @alexmotley1074
    @alexmotley1074 17 дней назад +2

    Now that was nice and smooth❤

  • @melvindixon4563
    @melvindixon4563 2 месяца назад +5

    Awesome. Color or age doesn't mater. Fantastic performance.

  • @19491Tommy
    @19491Tommy 6 месяцев назад +6

    What a great performance ! I wish I could have been there !

  • @sabrinaaragon7811
    @sabrinaaragon7811 2 года назад +8

    Growing up around live bands,,, this is my kind of music..wish I was there!

    • @catirerubio
      @catirerubio 8 месяцев назад

      Yo are sooooo right!

  • @jdfleischhacker1373
    @jdfleischhacker1373 5 лет назад +14

    WOW, these guys are good. Love the horn section. Two great songs well done.

  • @t.d.barnwell7270
    @t.d.barnwell7270 4 года назад +14

    Not bad for a bunch of old timers. In fact downright commendable! Great band and vocals!

  • @colinminard8438
    @colinminard8438 3 года назад +9

    Outstanding performance.

  • @wandathornton154
    @wandathornton154 2 года назад +11

    I really like the way they sing Wow They are awesome 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @robbcamp682
    @robbcamp682 10 месяцев назад +6

    THEY WERE PERFECT!!!!

  • @425z5
    @425z5 9 месяцев назад +7

    The lady in white steals the show

  • @19491Tommy
    @19491Tommy 10 месяцев назад +7

    I'd like to have seen this LIVE !

  • @kathysprings7696
    @kathysprings7696 3 года назад +10

    Wow never heard yall before. Hopefully some are yall still together. Today is August 2021 and this group sounds good. You go boys

  • @ronb8759
    @ronb8759 9 дней назад +1

    Doin Eddy Floyd and The Rascals proud!!

  • @mikephilbrick7400
    @mikephilbrick7400 2 года назад +7

    Unbelievable very impressive sound quality, vocal and musicians WELL DONE !!

  • @catirerubio
    @catirerubio 9 месяцев назад +5

    As we said way back when "Cain't get no better, nohow."

  • @davidruiz3229
    @davidruiz3229 2 года назад +8

    Just want say this band has everything EXCELLENT SOUND

  • @KevinAcrossAmerica
    @KevinAcrossAmerica 8 месяцев назад +5

    Love it! Wish I could have been there in person to sing and dance along.

    • @BlueRidgeEd
      @BlueRidgeEd  8 месяцев назад +1

      Wish you could have been there, too, Kevin. Many of us had not been onstage together in 40+ years. The instrumental section backing up The Spontanes, The Flares & The Counts had only 2 practice sessions before the actual 2-night for charity event occurred. It was an incredible experience for all: both the performers, as well as the audience. We've lost around 9 of the performers since this was recorded.

    • @KevinAcrossAmerica
      @KevinAcrossAmerica 7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much for taking the time to respond with all of this information. So sad to hear that nine of the performers have passed in such a short amount of time. It's a reminder to take nothing for granted and to enjoy the music while it still lives!@@BlueRidgeEd

  • @davehoward2955
    @davehoward2955 2 года назад +6

    My type of music that was fantastic, well done and thank you..

  • @welshieallovertheplace
    @welshieallovertheplace 3 года назад +5

    There's a genre in the UK called Northern Soul, and this is an absolute Northern Soul stomper.

  • @billhuggins5188
    @billhuggins5188 2 года назад +6

    They need to tour ! They’re great !

  • @JohnSmith-mk8hz
    @JohnSmith-mk8hz 3 года назад +9

    That was amazing.

  • @nanasnotionswithcheryle8566
    @nanasnotionswithcheryle8566 3 года назад +6

    Love this and the horns wow

  • @jondaburg4424
    @jondaburg4424 Год назад +4

    👌Simply Put ….. They are PUTTING IT DOWN 👏👏

  • @edwardm6071
    @edwardm6071 2 года назад +4

    These cats got some soul for real!

  • @zato6226
    @zato6226 2 года назад +4

    This is by far the best version !!

  • @paulwestwood6982
    @paulwestwood6982 2 года назад +6

    Loverly blue eyed soul

  • @dryals4505
    @dryals4505 7 месяцев назад +3

    remember seeing them in Carolina beach preforming at "the ocean plaza" they were awesome!!!

  • @MariaOrtiz-xv5sr
    @MariaOrtiz-xv5sr 6 месяцев назад +3

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @gypsyqueen9863
    @gypsyqueen9863 2 года назад +6

    Y'all still got it!🤪

  • @gabrielawolburg7054
    @gabrielawolburg7054 3 года назад +6

    This just made my day!

  • @johnwall8862
    @johnwall8862 2 года назад +4

    So soulful great to see there still got it love it

  • @horstbrunner1684
    @horstbrunner1684 5 месяцев назад +3

    Real music

  • @tyros60
    @tyros60 10 месяцев назад +5

    great

  • @ulysses8785
    @ulysses8785 3 месяца назад +4

    Sweet!

  • @rogermharris4268
    @rogermharris4268 2 года назад +4

    This just popped on my RUclips in the UK ... how fantastic are you guys !!! Love it

  • @Girl-fk1wf
    @Girl-fk1wf 2 года назад +4

    ♥️♥️♥️
    On any afternoon…
    🙌🙌🙌

  • @capayton8624
    @capayton8624 2 года назад +3

    Awesome at its best 🎺🎼🎷🎸🎤

  • @TheHistoryTellers
    @TheHistoryTellers 2 года назад +6

    I LOOOOOVE THEM!!!!! Where can I see more?

  • @generationsmadeinamerica
    @generationsmadeinamerica 2 года назад +4

    LOVE IT!!!

  • @atmoms2
    @atmoms2 3 года назад +4

    They're really good

  • @carolynmcdaris5040
    @carolynmcdaris5040 6 лет назад +2

    Love James Bates and luv the song "Grooving"!! Reminds me of 1967 and dating here in Shelby!

  • @robertmasi9955
    @robertmasi9955 2 года назад +4

    aka "Mad Dad" Yeah a couple of great versions of the Eddie Floyd
    and Rascals classics.

  • @jeffchaz6999
    @jeffchaz6999 3 года назад +2

    Takes me back to my night club road days!
    Remember Gayle McConkey agency in Highland in Hollywood?
    Thanks folks.

  • @melondygraves296
    @melondygraves296 Год назад +4

    Smh.......... awesome

  • @johnsnooks1874
    @johnsnooks1874 2 года назад +5

    Quality

  • @kimcassall9938
    @kimcassall9938 2 года назад +3

    So Sweet!

  • @patsyparraz4461
    @patsyparraz4461 24 дня назад +1

    Wow 🫠💋

  • @benjaminflanagan5767
    @benjaminflanagan5767 Год назад +2

    🏆 Wonderful 😂❤

  • @vansullivan236
    @vansullivan236 2 года назад +3

    Played with Johnny Alexander in the “Entertainers” at Erskine College 1969. Peak experience! 😀

    • @BlueRidgeEd
      @BlueRidgeEd  Год назад

      Miss him; he left us in 2017.

    • @vansullivan236
      @vansullivan236 Год назад

      @@BlueRidgeEd John Alexander passed away?

    • @BlueRidgeEd
      @BlueRidgeEd  Год назад +1

      Sadly yes, Van. Cancer took him in November 2017. FYI, I've got a few videos (maybe 3?) that Johnny took with his cell phone up at my YT channel. They should pop up after you click on "Videos." He had a couple local Charlotte jazz buddies playing with him on these; they're all around an hour of music -- suspect a #, if not all, are his arrangements. I believe I'm the only one, apart from Johnny, who posted these. He knew his condition was terminal at the time he made these.

  • @frederickraines2191
    @frederickraines2191 2 года назад +6

    thats a good lookin woman

  • @beamish264burg
    @beamish264burg 2 года назад +4

    Yeahhhh baby Eddie FLOYD has to appreciate this .

  • @sharoncaldwell9167
    @sharoncaldwell9167 6 лет назад +3

    . So Fine..

  • @stevesmith1493
    @stevesmith1493 2 года назад +3

    All up in that Parks and Rec department!🤣

  • @davidevans6751
    @davidevans6751 4 года назад +4

    Wonder what they sounded like 20 years ago cause they are real strong now

    • @stevebarnes5564
      @stevebarnes5564 3 года назад +3

      They were strong back 50 years ago !!

    • @davidevans6751
      @davidevans6751 3 года назад +5

      Gray-haired, blue-eyed soul! Love it!!!

    • @BlueRidgeEd
      @BlueRidgeEd  Год назад +1

      Well, we moved around on stage a bit more, Dave (grin). In the Carolinas bands such as this were referred to as "Show Bands" in the 60s & 70s. The horn section was often placed up front beside the singers.

  • @randallmcgee6329
    @randallmcgee6329 3 года назад +2

    Wonder if Jamed Bates still performs ? If so we're there !

  • @DaStoneboat
    @DaStoneboat 2 года назад +4

    So who did the original Groov'n, The Rascals or the Spontanes? Somebody stole the tune, because the Spontanes sound exactly like The Rascals.

  • @tonye.morgan1162
    @tonye.morgan1162 3 года назад +2

    Are these the same guy’s that did Harley Hog And the Rockers

    • @BlueRidgeEd
      @BlueRidgeEd  3 года назад +2

      Different "branches," but the same "tree," Tony.

  • @renaissanceman165
    @renaissanceman165 2 года назад +4

    Great Stuff! Real Soulful! Great musicianship, and musical hits covered. Very encouraging! Keep up the great work! From one musician to all of you, Keep ' em comin'! I'm Hooked! Check it Out! Ciao!!!

  • @raypatriot1
    @raypatriot1 2 месяца назад +4

    They look like lawyers, teachers and grandparents! 😂😂😂

  • @antoniodepaulomanzan4107
    @antoniodepaulomanzan4107 2 года назад +3

    Um grDE CLASSICO NA MUSICA AMERICAB/NA , APENAS MAIW IWO, Ms com grDE FUNDO MUSICAL DE VOMO É É A GEANERE MUSUSICA AMERIRCANS...... VALEU GRANSR ABRAÇO.

  • @tonye.morgan1162
    @tonye.morgan1162 3 года назад +2

    We’re these the same folks that did the Harley Hog rock n roll show

    • @jamesflynn4162
      @jamesflynn4162 2 года назад +1

      Hey Tony...like Ed said, different branches but same tree... so many different players through the years, but to answer the question..YES, there are three of us on stage... Monk Ghantt, guitar, Mike Black, bass, and me Bruce Flynn, drums... but I can tell you, no matter the players, whatever year, THE SPONTANES was always a great group..have a great day...

  • @MouseyR
    @MouseyR 4 года назад +7

    Whoever the woman is ... she's still a fox.

  • @SimoSimo-gt7nc
    @SimoSimo-gt7nc Год назад +3

    Awesome performance 👍👍