ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION - Spooky REACTION - First time hearing

[@ememnicholas565]

ARS deserves to be considered one of the great southern rock bands of the 70's.

[@davidsharpify]

Atlanta Rhythm Section is a very deep well of great music to draw from.

[@surlechapeau]

"So in to You" was also a big hit for them!

[@jalkabre5904]

and "Imaginary Lover"

[@jillwanlin9558]

Love So Into You!!! 🎶

[@tonyfred123]

I was blessed to see these talented guys several times in the seventies when they opened for Lynyrd Skynrd. They are such an underrated group. Paul the bass player was as good as it gets man. Another Man's Woman features his baseline and epic guitar solos at the end of it. Their entire catalog over many albums is some of my favorite music. Hope you check out more if their work. Great memories.

[@tonythegoodman]

I got to see them in 2016..they still sounded great..

[@billwalker7556]

they are from Doraville, GA and used to play at clubs in Atlanta

[@racinnut77]

There's also the original version by the Classics IV that's worth listening to as well.

[@robertcussins2807]

Part of ARS were in the Classics IV. Good bands all around.

[@yourebusted5786]

Classics IV morphed into ARS

[@paullepage9484]

They were in the classics 4

[@jimbrentar]

originally done by the Classics IV, which included a couple of future ARS members

[@jonnno2439]

The first time I heard this song was in 1968 , beautifully sung by Dusty Springfield.

[@827dusty]

The Classics IV (Stormy) which you reacted to a few weeks ago, also wrote and recorded the original "Spooky." That was in 1965 or 66, I think. It's the only version as far as I'm concerned. It's the version used in movies, commercials, and tv shows. Thanks, Harri.

[@StevesFunhouse]

ARS not only did Spooky, but they were actually very much related to the original group, Classics IV in that, past members J. R. Cobb (guitar) and Dean Daughtry (guitar), along with Classics IV producer-manager Buddy Buie moved on and formed ARS. Dean Daughtry had been in both Classics IV and another group called, Candymen. When the group formed, he brought along former Candymen musicians, Rodney Justo (singer) and Robert Nix (drums). They also added another guitarist, Barry Bailey and bass player, Paul Goddard to fill out the group, musicians they had known/met, many of which had also played for Roy Orbison as 1 point of mutual contact. I hope all that made sense.

[@davidd5407]

I believe a man named Buddy Buie was part of both bands in some form or another.....hence the fantastic ARS cover of this that, IMO, is better than the original

[@stevemariman8769]

Such an appealing R&B rock sound, and that Rhodes piano funk in there too! (Imaginary Lover and Spooky)..."So Into You" "Jukin'" "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight" "Do It Or Die" "Doraville" "Champagne Jam" "Alien"

[@robertgarcia3031]

Great song.

[@DaughterofJC]

Come on, I am a 63 yrs old woman who loves ARS. This is GREAT MUSIC!!!!

[@GreggoMusicChannel]

Growing up in Chattanooga, I was lucky enough to see them several times. They were fantastic!

[@pilesovinyl]

They do a good cover here, but the BEST one is Dennis Yost & The Classics IV, with a killer sax solo.

[@shirleybuffington6420]

They started out as a session band in a recording studio in Doraville, Georgia . Here is a couple more songs of theirs too check out Doraville, and Champagne Jam

[@SolitaryS]

The lyrics of "Spooky" pretty well describe the relationship with my last girlfriend. Atlanta Rhythm Section's "Champagne Jam" is one of my favorites. "So In To You" is also a good one

[@andrearodriguez9005]

I love their song So Into You. Such a chill sexy vibe

[@bobkovacs2206]

A couple of commenters pointed out that the song was first done in the mid-1960s by the Classics IV, and it was a big hit. My understanding is that the Atlanta Rhythm Section contains two of the original members of the Classics IV, including at least one of the guys who co-wrote the song. So the song is technically a re-make, but I like it pretty well. Both versions are easy on the ears.

[@jfree336]

As Paul Goddard told me, he and Barry Bailey drove the groove. RIP Paul and Barry

[@gregrodriguez5697]

Paul Goddard is the bass player..one of the greats..Champagne Jam shows off his talent.

[@bella-xp7qd]

This is a little different than the studio version. Love it

[@lloydanderson1486]

This Band has a very Deep Rabbit Hole!

[@steveboyes3367]

it was just last week that i thought, wonder why i've never seen anyone react to ARS, and this popped up lol. I thought they were one of those blockers...great music and reaction!

[@sandrariley5338]

One of my favourite bands, their Red Tape Album is superb.

[@The5thGen]

I saw this band in 2011 in Deadwood, South Dakota. Great show.

[@dannycasson1551]

Definitely one of the better covers of a song you’ll hear.

[@ryetim32]

Half of ARS was in The ClassicsIV

[@ronbrown912]

Classic! Such a grest song, diamonds in my ears!

[@junglejim5785]

One of my cruising songs back in the day. Thanks for this reaction Harri. God Bless sir

[@marleneclausen30]

Nice song, always liked it; but, really listen to it for those guitars!

[@jackiesconiers4230]

Thanks for keeping great music alive!

[@clannad99germany70]

Another underrated US band !

[@Cynthia...]

Oh I love this song Neal, good choice!

[@Imadrummin]

This is just a great tune all around. About every cover band I've played in covered this song. PNCombies sir, 👍👍👍

[@pncombies]

imadrummin...Would love to see you play sometime! I live in Austin, TX where live music is king. I'm out listening to music 3 times a week. I'll leave the light on!

[@Imadrummin]

@@pncombies You live in a "wealth" of music history too. SRV and Willie. One of my favorite drummers is Todd Sucherman (Styx) has a beautiful place there. I'm so jealous. I'd love to join you brother and catch the Austin scene. Until then, keep the lights on. 👍👍👍👍

[@phantomrockerr]

Ronnie Hammond had a Great voice.

[@User_gin_927untileternity]

This was one of my favorites backintheday ~ thanks PNCombies, you also got to love some Champagne Jam! Thanks Harri so very much 🎶💫

[@A5Mag12]

The lead guitar in ARS is a co-writer of the song from his days with the Clasic IV

[@notgivennotgiven7776]

I heard when they played in Japan the little Japanese girls just loved the bass player. They said they loved them big boys. And being a rocker probably didn't hurt either. Yeah. Peace

[@JK_Clarke]

Good request pncombies, so nice to hear this well-performed song again. ARS hits all the right spots! Well done, Harri, mate!

[@pncombies]

Thank you, J.K.!

[@heathwirt8919]

The much earlier version of Spooky by the Classic IV is very similar to this remake and also a good listen.

[@daledodson1279]

Not enough ARS being reacted to! Great 70’s - 80’s band, very underrated!

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

Oh yeah!...this rocks! Love this spooky jam--great pick, pncombies!

[@pncombies]

Brother Cosmo...Thanks, man!

[@drohegda]

Harri what was fabulous in London they had the show "" The Old Grey Whistle Test "" these guys and you name them they were on that show at one time.ok Harri

[@debbiechang5781]

Nice selection Neal! I actually had this on a 45 rpm record and practically wore it out on my cheap little record player. Great enthusiasm from Harri, as usual 🌺✌️

[@pncombies]

Thank you, Debbie!

[@stardust164]

I LOVE THIS SONG!! peace and love from Canada

[@sharonglover7221]

I like the Classics IV original version better, but this one is good too.

[@kenvarnold3659]

One of the best groups of the day...review more please!

[@DanielGarcia-sh8gk]

Excellent choice Harri, ARS is an amazing band! Try "Indigo Passion" 🍻

[@dsusan17]

Good cover! I like this song.

[@herbertkraemer1067]

Toller Sound

[@denicesanders4586]

As a camp counselor at a church camp I first heard this song by a few other counselors. They were almost as good as this fine group.

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

Love, love, love this track! Glad you enjoyed it brother!✌🏻

[@katiebarbeau7563]

One of my all time faves!

[@graciesmom1477]

This is a cover of a 1968 song by The Classics IV. Their version is also good.

[@paullepage9484]

Same guys . They were the classics 4

[@jerryholbrook13]

Smooth

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Mr. Harri, Great Group & Song.. I also like The Classic IV version of "Spooky".. ♠W.G.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Love our Georgia boys.

[@billwalker7556]

we love our Georgia girls too. cutoff Jean shorts, cowboy boots and a bikini top.

[@ptrlxc]

Wow it’s been ages since I heard this on the radio.

[@BeeLineEast]

You have to check out the Classics IV version. The Sax is great in that version.

[@jimallison6125]

Great southern rock band of the 70's. They have several other nice songs.

[@michaellanning9396]

Happy Halloween and a spooktacular night. Great song. I looked up spooky reactions lol, love your channel Harri, great vibes🎃💯✌️🎵

[@stephenriggs8177]

I love how all-over-the-place your reactions are. Everything from classic country to Band-Maid! I hope things are a bit cooler in your neck of woods, today.

[@GreggoMusicChannel]

Here's the original Spooky: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHu9gnmifLWlraM Some of the Classic's IV ended up in ARS, which is probably why they decided to do it again. The two versions are very similar, but very different, too. I got a new sax the other day, so I'll have to try to learn the original. The original Spooky has turned into a Halloween favorite, as some of the background vocals and sounds make the song sound like there's ghosts it in. 😀

[@vickeyadkins1481]

Champagne Jam, please!

[@ScottD-44]

The Bass Player Paul Goddard Is One Of The Greatest Bass PLAYER'S In Rock-'n'-roll! Enjoy Brother 🙏🏻

[@charlesperrone9375]

Great song, great reaction. God bless.

[@bkshields76]

Great song! Glad you enjoyed it too... I’ve been following you for a while and I know you would love this song from Les Dudek, Old Judge Jones. He’s a fabulous guitarist who’s played for many bands besides his solo career like Steve Miller, Stevie Nicks, Boz Skaggs, Allman Brothers and many more. Please hit this one as we all need it...

[@loisrogers2511]

I hadn't heard it done by ARS. Pretty good

[@davidbordonaro1631]

My wife and I were married on Halloween day so this hit us a little different than some .

[@marybaillie8907]

Only had heard the Classic IVs version before which was wonderful and so popular in the day. This is so juiced up like the original took steroids. Lol. Love it. Great reaction Harry. Thanks Harri and pncombies. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@paullepage9484]

They were the classics 4. This is their remade version much beefier than the original

[@marybaillie8907]

@@paullepage9484 Thanks Paul. That's what I love about this channel. A lot of great information. I see a lot of people in the comments weren't aware. 👍✌️🇨🇦

[@stardust164]

yes!! so into you is fabulous

[@davidbentley145]

This an infectiously cool cool tune!Totaly RAD n very groovy!

[@julietenning7981]

I haven't heard this for years! Thanks for bringing back some great memories

[@philkaiser2313]

Peace Harri!

[@joelliebler5690]

Good cover though when they did it with a different lead vocalist as The Classics IV the lead just was better and smoother! Love the tune!

[@julietate7806]

That lead singer is Ronnie Hammond from Macon, GA. He tragically committed suicide by cop.

[@timothyj510]

Oh boy pulling out the good stuff

[@georgeringley2667]

You continue to dig up great groups and songs from the past and I love it. Keep it up!

[@yourebusted5786]

I was at Champagne Jam '79. It was great

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

One of the first Southern Rock Bands, check out HOMESICK.

[@williamjackson6705]

The Atlanta Rhythm Section grew out of the Classics Four who recorded the original.

[@melindassimpson7936]

Seen them live,...nothing better. ARS.

[@dagmar.6954]

Quite a few artists have recorded this song "Spooky". It started out as just an instrumental song in 1967 & lyrics were added later. Atlantic Rhythm Section do a good version of the song in 1979 but the most famous & best version was done by the Classics IV in 1968. The ARS had some great songs such as "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight", "So Into You", "Large Time" (tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd), "Do It Or Die" etc.

[@billwalker7556]

ATLANTA Rythym Section from Doraville, GA!!! NOT Atlantic!!

[@jfree336]

From Doraville, GA

[@barryanderson3910]

I believe they did a song by that name.

[@jfree336]

@@barryanderson3910 Yes they did

[@kennethmardis2132]

ARS love these guys

[@keithhassell3609]

Champagne Jam, I was there.

[@beeseewill2407]

The Classics IV was the first Band I ever heard do "Spooky." Though this version is very good also. The Classics IV sings it in a more sultry tone.

[@paullepage9484]

They were the classics 4. You didn't know this? That's their original song

[@charlesbarton3032]

You might check out so into you champagne jam I'm not going to let it bother me tonight I think you've already done imaginary lover yeah you are definitely going to dig these guys

[@johnJohnson-vm7oy]

Very COOL!! Great insight man. Now how about doing a reaction video of the song Fresh Air by Quick Silver Messanger Service. Thank you

[@debramartin1583]

I've got another sing for you. Joe Cocker singing "When the Night Comes". Good song!

[@richeaton7436]

Try Doraville or Back Up Against The Wall, Harri eta RIP Ronnie, Paul, JR, and Barry. Thank You!

[@Davidsmusicselection]

Doraville my home town. Grew up with this band met every one of them. And the Studio they recorded in was in Doraville as well. A lot of artist recorded there.

[@doplinger1]

This is a cover, but a great one!

[@richardconnolly4835]

Harri check our Jacksoul and their hit Still Believe in Love - official video - a great R&B vibe.

[@MobilDJ50]

I hate the RRHOF and one of the reasons is ARS is not inducted when so many other undeserving bands are in

[@jaymilu6384]

Harri please give So Into You by ARS a listen. It is such a groovy song

[@charlesbarton3032]

There is also a band out there called climax blues band I think the song is I wouldn't want to be like you if that's it you're really going to dig it

[@billwalker7556]

there was also a band called Climax.They had a hit with a song called Precious and Few. a lot of people get the 2 bands confused

[@kianpa1]

Love is kinda crazy…..

[@ktwebbdevil]

Jazz meats Southern Rock

[@robertwatson2823]

Harri another good song by ARS is "Angle", which is just as good as this, if not better. Not bad for a bunch of studio musicians. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5y5dX9uqpurmKs

[@christinerobinson9372]

Why is this the only ARS 😅😅song I know?

[@rmac8008]

The Jazz Butcher does a great version of this song

[@dinodasbunce6224]

That was really good but I like the Classics IV version better.

[@paullepage9484]

They were the classics 4

[@dinodasbunce6224]

@@paullepage9484 I am not sure I understand your comment. Their official name is Classics IV not Classics 4 if that is what you are trying to tell me.

[@smartin807]

Yup, this is a cover of the Classics IV's original song that I think was better than this one.