ConFunkShun Responds to Silk Sonic's Love's Train-A KAMDI Konversation Special Edition
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- Опубликовано: 12 мар 2022
- What does R&B Funk Band Confunkshun think about Silk Sonic's remake of Love's Train? What message does ConFunkShun send to Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak? Take a look and find out on this special edition of KAMDI Konversation!
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The young Gen Z (corrected from "millenials") who said Bruno is culturally appropriating missed the train (no pun intended). When you have OG artists across every genre of music saying how Bruno is keeping MUSIC relevant, it shows the homage and respect Bruno gives back to those who came before him. Add Anderson in the mix and you also have a throwback artist who reflects the need for heartfelt music that one can only feel in the soul. Yet, Silk Sonic keeps it fresh and innovative with their own expression. Not very many remakes of classics make the cut. This one, as well as the original, are timeless!
They don't even know the definition of the term cultural appropriation. They saw something that went viral on the internet and just ran with it.
I am 22 and have been a fan of Bruno since I was 13. He’s always paid homage and gave credit to black artists. People who say he is culturally appropriating have not done their research. He is not Miley Cyrus.
Amen!
Sorry. This is merely a "tanned version" of Elvis Presley and the Beatles.🤦🏾♀️
@@LUX_8 how so?
Confunkshun + Silk Sonic at the Grammys would be incredible! 🙏
That would be FIRE!!
INCREDIBLE‼️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That's a awesome idea!
I was thinking the same thing Oh God pretty please 🙏🙏🙏
Yes indeed.
So glad these cats are getting their flowers. I hope they make millions off this Silk Sonic remake. Now they get to reach this new generation.
Amen
This is how you bring BACK great 80,s music , MORE young groups should do likewise.
Great cover and the fact that these brothers enjoyed the remake is amazing. Silk Sonic payed homage to these brothers and reintroduced it to a new generation. Great time to be alive.
Dru Hill did it in 96 also was a great cover
@@travionjohnson3975 he did? I’ll find it
@@justred5164 It’s on the first album has Keith Sweat on it
This made me smile. The fact the ConFunkShun is giving the nod to the remake it special. I usually don't like remakes, especially of songs that I already love but Silk Sonic gave it just enough Silk Sonic to keep my interest. Now my kids in the car like dad didn't we just listen to this song twice in a row and I'm like Yeah but the first was ConFunkShun, then was Dru Hill, and this is Silk Sonic.
Wow! You mentioned Dru Hill! Now I know that you know music!
Yes, people forget about the Dru Hill rendition🎶
@@mrstianna22 right I was waiting for someone to mention Dru Hill
Dru Hill? I didnt know that! I'm going back to list to them.
@@loulou236 It's on the first album entitled Dru Hill
I was vacationing with my eight yr old grandson, he was in the bathroom getting dress putting on lotion. He had his phone and was listening to music. I heard him singing Love’s Train and he knew all the words. I said hey what do you know about that. I had to go in and I noticed it was not Con Funchion. I had to find out who that was he was listening to. Silk Sonic was doing there thang. I told my grandson that song is 40 years old. I love music and I will have to introduce more of our music to him. R & B is still alive.
I'm happy Silk Sonic didn't screw up this classic as Michael Cooper said they stayed true to the groove
They were def close!
Absolutely love the cover...but the original will always be my favorite!!
thank you..The original is tha bomb!!!
Mine too
I agree. The original is smooth and heartfelt. Just reaches down to your soul. The remakes by Dru Hill and Silk Sonic are good with a different flavor. Hope that Con Funk Shun keeps it going!
Mine to
They should be ecstatic that Silk Sonic covered "Loves Train" because Michael and Felton will be receiving fat royalty checks! Well done Silk Sonic 👏 👍 👌 😀
thats exactly what I thought also. Money!! lol
All day long for awhile yes indeed 200! All the way to the bank!
Jackpot
Felton????? That's MY last name😳
Get that money michael and felton
Bruno is the man he's gifted and he do the old school songs justice period...❤️❤️
...straight up modern day throwback brother right there...its amazing to see
Yesssss
It’s funny!! I love Silksonic!!! Love them!!! Love the Love’s train but it actually made me want to listen to the Confunkshun version even more. I am a Confunkshun fan from the 80’s. Used to listen to 93.7 WBLK and this was my jam!!! A sexy song and Michael’s rich voice is incomparable!!! Silksonic made today’s generation fall in love with Confunkshun!!!
I love silk sonic but Dru Hill’s version I must say is better.
@@qjohnson21 Yes it is!!!
Me too
@@qjohnson21 Dru Hill can't hold a candle to Silk Sonic on this cover. Especially live.
Silk Sonic has mutated into an avalanche of blessings! They have set an impossible bar, and everyone else has been put on notice. It's like the music gods knew a long time ago we were going to need this and planted the seeds that would eventually become Silk Sonic. A better match can't be found! Congratulations and thanks to Con Funk Shun for writing such a timeless classic. I'm so happy this remake has blessed you just like you blessed us with the original 40 years ago.
You do realize that there are other Black Groups that are capable of outperforming "Silk Sonic," right? 🧐
@@LUX_8
So why aren't you pumping them up in their page instead of b1tching about it on someone else's?
Yes but none of them have been popular and there haven’t been any popular groups in years . End of the day, nice song, great cover. Glad Silk Sonic has been putting modern takes on a classic sound and now they’ve covered this classic.
Hey Lux, WHAT other Black groups? Other than the OG's, what groups? What bands? Let me answer; they don't exist. Kudos to SilkSonic, H.E.R; true, classic musicians bringing the sound of my youth. I was 21 when the original came out.
@@edwinvicks7426 true. As far groups now, none of them can keep up with Silk Sonic. Like you said, the ogs up to the late 90s could hang. To me, Dru Hill version was better but glad the original artist are getting respect from younger generation
True story: I remember when I first heard the Lazy Song by Bruno, I didn’t think much of it. But one day my radio alarm went off and it was playing the song. I got out of bed, called into work sick and did absolutely nothing the entire day. That’s when I became a fan, but didn’t become a super mega-fan until “When I was your man”, and have been on Bruno’s train from that on. It’s unbelievable that one man can possess so much talent, and not mediocre in anything he does - singing, dancing, playing multiple instruments, writing music for himself and other artists, producing music and shows, directing videos. He does it all. Love love love Bruno Mars!
Old School is paying homage to the New School on doing there Song and that's an Honor. Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak are an Amazing DUO, God Bless them in whatever that they attempt to do.😎🎶💯👋❤️🎆
They made a little money off of them using the song. If someone recreates you work and does it with the best if intentions, to include you made a little money off the effort, one does not bash. Also, this is not the first, Dru Hill redid the song also.
Shelia Lucas, I believe you have this backwards. You meant the new school is paying homage to the old school. Silk Sonic covered it very well. This is a 40 year old song and absolutely killed it.
Michael Cooper is too humble, you're a legend! We love you sir.❤️ I've been listening to confunkshun in apple music.
So true!❤️them. Always playing the music!!
Can't nobody hit those notes or sing his songs like him! Love Silk Sonic, Loooooooooove Michael Cooper!!
They sure had some bad-ass music!
OmG! I remember having a huge crush on Michael Cooper. 🤩🥰
@@lbell5185 I love Michael Cooper. Nobody can sing it like him
ConFunkShun has been on my Playlist since my early 80's high school times. Cassette tapes, CD's, to Spodify. I've never not had ConFunkShun and specifically Ffun fun is and always has been my jam. Love's Train is so smooth and those horns can melt butter. ❤
Yes!! I'm right there with you! Concerts too. I saw them about 3years ago. They still sound good live!!
True statement my brother. Got about 25 tracks on the flashdrive in my Jeep.
You like myself are a true Con-Funk-Shun fan!!! Fun Fun Fun was my jam!!
In the second verse, when Michael sings 'Sugar, honey, darling, I really wanna see you too." But she said "Someone's over and baby, I really wanna be with you".
The other someone was none other than Felton Pilate!
Sure was
GOOD MUSIC NEVER DIES!!!!
I am glad that Anderson and Burno brought the song back to life it is a great song. I heard the song many years ago.
THE NEW VERSION IS SOOOOO AWESOMEEEE! YESSSSS, FELTON AGREED ANDERSON PAAK CAME THRU WITH IT ON MIKE'S PART!!
This was a great interview! I do hope they can perform this song with Silk Sonic.
Fabulous interview. Michael Cooper: “They KILLED it! Nothing more needs to be said here.
Wow...that was a great interview. I hoped they'd react to Silk Sonic, especially the cover. When I heard Love's Train...I lost my damn mind!! I STILL love ConFunkShun & love Silk Sonic, Anderson & Bruno. Amazing. 😲 Oh $hit! They're gonna listen & react too? OMG. Can you imagine if Silk Sonic & ConFunkShun perform together.
Love's train sounds like a booty call song. Michael's vocals are so on-point & powerful! Wow, they were involved with the same girl & wrote their personal feelings. I still can't believe it's been 40 years & Silk Sonic got it Right! I hope they kept their rights to the song because they're getting paid from it even more now!
That might be one of the reasons they are so "giddy!" :)
@@reneerasul3347
thats exactly what I had thought also. lol
Don't really care for the Silk Sonic version but happy for the guys
it is
Before I retired I was a professional interviewer, moderator, etc. I must say, Ms. Hawley, you gave a good interview. Great style. You knew when to ask and you knew when to listen. Kudos!!!!!
Excellent
Too tight is my favorite song. Love both of those groups.
Bruno loves playing love's train often in the studio
In fact he said both he and Andy would play that every day the got together, that’s what inspired THEM to do the cover of the song
I was 20 years old when this song was out. Played it at our wedding. Celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary in October 2022.
You guys are awesome. Too embrace the way Silk Sonic, did the cover of your song is so humble. Both versions are just awesome
The Original is The Best!!!
My older bro bought the album in 1982 in the 10th grade in Cleveland. Was A HUGE Hit in Ohio & Beyond!!! Hey fellas... Nice interview!!!
216!!!!!!!
108 FM used to play the heck out of this song back then, and deservedly so! Love it in the NEO!
Check out the version dru hill did
For Lovers Only played the stew outta this song too. Silk Sonic really tapped into the essence of the song.
@@WolfgangVonbrown
sound good .from 1996?? never heard it in chicago before. wow. nice!! thank u
I found this song while listening to Silk Sonic this weekend and this song came up and thought it was a mistake but realize it was Silk Sonic doing there version of the song. Immediately, pulled the original and thought it was as good as the original. I used to listen to ConFunkShun on the Quiet Storm radio show in Alexandria,Va ...great times! Let’s see Silk Sonic and ConFunkShun on tour together. RJ
Confunkshun was the opening act for The Brothers Johnson here in Hawaii. They rocked “Too Tight” and had us all in a frenzy! Bought their albums that night and been fans ever since! Thank you for letting us all witness your journey.
Love this interview; so happy that Silk Sonic covered it. You know Confunkshun is happy because the $$$ is coming thru to their bank accounts...Much deserved
Silk Sonic did this song wonderful homage. Love to see OG artists give them props and seeing them enjoy hearing their song through someone else. Very cool
So glad to see that music we grew up with is still in our hearts. Love the Silk sonic version but don't forget the Dru Hill ft Keith Sweat version. That one was amazing too. Much love
Uh Yeah, Dru Hill’s version has a soulful sound and the bass line is amazing. Thanks for mentioning Dru Hill
Ikr
Love how professional and respect that the original artist has for Bruno and Sonic...💕💕💕
Bruno's dad is Puerto Rican from NY. It's in his bones... Mr Hernandez is a drummer and like my dad played nuthing but the best of Soul Music and Funk .. Bruno was raised on it and everything's cool...
Confunkshun and EW&F are the G.O.A.T. ! So many great memories from my carefree high school days. Thank you!
My 8 year old nephew was jamming to Silk Sonic version last night and when I told him it was a classic remake, he said, “I know that one too, their voices are deeper.” It was great then!
When I heard the original Love Train by Con Funk Shun today for the first time I was blown away by it. I was surprised by how close Silk Sonic's cover is to the original, but it's easy to see why Bruno and Anderson went that route. Then I saw this conversation, and was really moved by Michael and Felton's enthusiasm and humility. I feel so glad that their music is receiving recognition from a new generation.
Yes, Michael! Silk Sonic truly embodies that old groove and love of live band music. 💞💯
I LOVE CON FUNK SHUN!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
Silk Sonic will be opening up the Grammys. My money is Con Funk Shun joining them onstage to perform this.
A collaboration of Bruno/Silk Sonic, and Confunction joining them on stage would be 🔥
Legend recognizes talent and Bruno and Anderson are that!
Oh my!!! This is truly a God given throw back feeling from beyond a blast from the past. Good to know the two gentleman that Was being "played" by the same female was able to rise above the foolishness to continue to survive and live beyond the hurt they both probably endured from that individual. Nothing like true friends to carry on beyond the hurt. For the two to still be together after
Forty years, still in the studio, gives a dynamite legacy of friendship. So proud/glad the original songsters give kudos to the newbies and looking forward to one day ,performing this song tighter. DYNAMITE.
Wonder what happened to the lady & if either one married her?
The original tune by ConFunkShun was appealing to all I do remember, mostly the youth of that time, who listened and danced to it (slow jammin)...Brunos just a full out phenomenon and big ups to Anderson Pak and Silk as well, talented brothers!
One of my favorite childhood songs. Dru Hill really knocked this song out the box. When they covered it on their first album!
Yes they did. Sisqo ate that thang up! Keith Sweat on backgrounds set it OFF!
FACTS
@@neodasha PERIOD
@@geministwin6074 when you know, you know. #GeminiGang
They need to mention that. And like Con Funk Shun it wasn't a single. And they did it theirs and way. And it wasn't an exact company. Silk Sonic killed it with the performance though
This is a masterpiece that will bless us for decades to come :)
Incredibleeeeee interview..
I graduated HIGH School in 75"
One of my favorite groups.
LOVE TRAIN
I still have the 8 track...
Bruno & Andy keep it True !
Can't no one sing like Michael Cooper
Class of ‘75 here! This is a great version of a classic!
The group's name was Confunkshun....the song was Love's Train...I, too graduated HS in 75....
Excellent Remake... I love how they pay homage..🥰🙌🏾🥰I hope they do more of my old skool favorites🥰🥰
I was sooooo glad that they had the opportunity to speak about the remake of Love’s Train. I loved Con Funk Shun from day one, and it’s still one of my favorite Bands. It and Earth Wind & Fire are my faves.
I remember when that album came out I could not wait to run to the record store and buy it. Confunkshun was one of my all-time favorite bands growing up. They just do not make music like they used to!! Old school all the way!! Thank God Bruno and Anderson are showing these young kids what real music is all about!!
Michael Cooper has a pure voice. It is strong yet silky. Back in the day, I had the worst crush on him! I still love Confunkshun's music. I love the backstory of this song. It takes me back to much simpler times.
This is gorgeous, giving love on this beautiful song from Silk Sonic who are paying homage to those who inspired them is how it should be. Michael and Felton are true gentlemen. Would love to see them perform on the Grammys together. 🐨👏🏼
I never thought any artist would try and re-record this song because the original by Confunkshun was an absolute masterpiece. Silk Sonic did a great job and did the song justice. It took a musician like Bruno Mars to pull it off. Confunkshun is one of the greatest soul/funk bands ever
Dru Hill remade this banger, too 🔥🔥🔥
Much respect to Mr. Cooper and Mr. Pilate writing Love’s Train and appreciating Bruno and Anderson tribute to ConFunkShun. It’s nice when an artist appreciates another artist. I saw ConFunkShun live in Atlanta with my cousins and we enjoyed them. Love’s Train is truly a classic. Thank you Ms. Hawley for the interview. “You don’t need no, you don’t need no ticket to ride” is my favorite part. 😀
I went to see Silk Sonic in Vegas. DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW. It was awesome
LOVED THE INTERVIEW.... SO AWESOME
WOW!!! Pure professionalism, I love it!! Yes Grammys, hook these dynamos together and watch the evolution!!! 🎼🎵🎶💜💙💜
I love both...the original and the remake! I appreciate the O.G. more and more, every time I hear Silk Sonic's version., because the remake is soooo good it takes me back to the O.G.. ConFunkShun is a legendary band with a legendary vocalist...Michael Cooper!! Loved the interview. New subbie...
What a great interview and that would be awesome to see both groups closing the grammy’s 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
Yes. Get them all together to perform.
And that dual performance Live will be epic
Oh my GOD! MICHAEL and FELTON! I ADORE THOSE GUYS!
This interview with these special guests was amazing ! Love this Confunkshun, love this song, love Silk Sonic!!! Thank you!!
:: There's a reason why music always transcends everything: Love. And that's all I can see here. Thanks to Silk Sonic, I had the chance to discover an excellent band, Confunkshun!!! Like Michael Cooper and Felton Pilate said, they could have covered a more famous song; do the obvious. No. They decided to prove us (if that was necessary) that there are more music gems to uncover (and cover!! haha) and pay tribute to!!! Cheers from Montreal :) ::
So proud of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak making great timeless music. So happy to how well they get along and it shows in their music and videos. Class act. Their music is beautifully and geniusly arranged. Love’s Train is an example of this. Kudos to Silk Sonic.
THATZ ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS BY CONFUNKSHUN!
Big up to Bruno AND Anderson Paak!
What an awesome interview, I was 17 when this song came out, they should get a lifetime achievement award!!!!!!!!
Soft & Warm, The Quiet Storm, KBLX. “I’m Leaving Baby,” and “Love’s Train” were staples on Bay Area’s 102.9 🎵🎶🎵 We catch Con Funk Shun at Yoshi’s Oakland. They put on a great show.
Yaasssh hontee ~ ‘I’m Leaving Baby’ scene shot in the projects I grew up in 🌉 🚠 🚊🚡 🌁 ✌🏽da funk ova da bay 🌁
Don't leave out the song and album title "Straight From The Heart ".
"Shake and Dance With Me", Ffun, California 1. ❤️ 😍 💖
I still 💜 Dru Hill's cover. Great video! I 💜 Michael Cooper. 💜 his "TO PROVE MY LOVE" its soooo 🔥
Bruno members did they Thang! But the original beautiful pain in that man's voice can NOT be matched😌
There were such huge shoes to fill to even attempt to cover Loves Train by living legends ConFunkShun! These men sold millions long before the internet and it warms my heart to see ConFunkShun getting blessed again! Love and light from NC, USA.💜🙏💜🎶🎵✨
I loved this interview it was amazing
As a true fan of the original OG's and in my 50's when I first heard the newer version they had me hooked..indeed.. Can't wait to see them perform in person!!
what a great video. Great to see Felton, my favourite in the group. I also love Bruno, so to have him do a cover of Love's train is just amazing. He is definitely bringing back the funk in his music, must be why I love him so much.
My daughter came to me and said, mom, listen to this. I usually don’t like these new artist remaking our music, I mean my age.
But yes, they did Confunkshun proud.
Great cover. And I am glad they approved.
DJ 12 had a great suggestion. That would be badass. Great interview. I hope Bruno and Andy saw this.
This interview is everything to me. Confunkshun is my favorite band of the 80’s. I’m familiar with these men because I read every liner note on every album cover. I’m a true fan!!!!
Got a chance to see Confunkshun live just before the Covid shutdowns in 2020, and Michael and Felton are still absolutely killin' it!
When Silk Sonic put out the song and I'm singing along and know the words, the young people are like how??? Baby, you betta ask somebody. I wish we still had all the men's groups like back in the day. The talent was astounding, and, some of them were full-out bands like Con Funk Shun here. Anyway, I love hearing them on Love's Train, it's instant hand in the air like, that's my jam.
I wish Tonya would've asked them about Dru Hill version also but great interview
Thanks for watching! I will get it in next time when we have more time!
Imagine *Mint Condition* performing this cover! 🤯
This was soooo necessary for my heart! Thank you.
LOVE this interview, thank you Tonya and ConFunkshun!
This was an awesome interview! Thank you
Love that Silk Sonic chose classic songs to bring back to younger generations. These classics are awesome. They dress so classy , cool, respectable, blessed. I like. Keep it going.
Michael and Felton are such humble guys. They’ve written some classic jams and to pay such tribute to Bruno and Anderson. It’s a tremendous honor.💯
Awesome to hear the OG’s give props to Silk Sonic for remaking their song. Bruno is definitely bringing that ol skool feeling back and I’m enjoying music again. Kudos to you all!🔥🔥🥁🎷🎤🎺🎧🎼
I’m so glad this dropped into my recommendations!
Great interview! I absolutely love ConFunkShun. When I heard the Silk Sonic remake I lost my mind. I usually hate remakes, but they did an exceptional job. Both versions do it for me.
Thank you for this AMAZING interview. Hearing these talented gentlemen talk about their incredible, iconic music brings back memories of happier times.
LOVE ConFunkShun!!!! They should always stay appreciated!!!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you CONFUNKSHUN for giving us great music! WoW how awesome listening to love's train real rime & seeing their reactions Their smile just shines! Awesome interview Tonya!
I appreciate this interview luv how they are supporting these young guys just show how people can really be good natured and kind
Discovered this channel this morning. 😲 WOW!!!!! What a way to start my day. Love's Train is my favorite song I've been listening to it since it came out in '82. Silk Sonic just made me love it more. They did that, and didn't mess it up. I hope the Grammys are listening I would love to see them close the show.
Yes, I've subscribed to your channel, now I can watch you grow. 👏🤩
Love this interview. ConFunkShun is one of my musical foundations. Happy their work is finding love and inspiring a new audience.
thats a awesome show, thanks and great to see those guys and i will definitely check out their concert and i agree about the grammys having both of them, that would be THE BOMB!!
I love this cover but I also love Dru Hills cover of the song as well.
Never knew Dru Hill did a remake. Thanks & will check it out.
Yes!!!!!! Dru Hill...did that...with Keith Sweat on it also
@@carbar3936 Keith Sweat is on it also...the ending...Ride it...Ride it...Ride it...thats Keith singing THAT
Yes sis!! I'm glad that people are starting to recognize Dru's cover as well!!
Yeeeesss, Dru Hill did a great job with their remake.
Amazing Interview, love Con Funk Shun💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯
Love how props are given and cant wait to hear the rendition they do of Silk Sonic. Both of these groups are true musicians. Love the horns, guitars, they bring everything. You truly feel it all in your soul. LOVE IT!!! Thank you ConFunkShun for laying the foundation.
I love, love, love musicians and ConFunkShun and Silk Sonic! And thank you Tonya Hawley. I just subscribed to your channel. Much respect!
ConFunkshun is amazing!!! Great great interview!!!