California Soul

This joint was in serious need of some proper footage. Wattstax gets a make-over from Marlena Shaw. Remix courtesy of Diplo. Enjoy... jf

[@richardherrera1736]

Remembering Marlena Shaw🌹1942-2024 was a great singer and loved her timeless classic beautiful song "California Soul". Thank you & RIP 🙏🏼 💗🎼🎙🎸

[@patriciaadams4171]

Just discovered her tho I remember the song and heard the sample use... I'm the same age 67 she was when touring again w this... I must learn this but the arrangement from Cadet/Chess records BRINGS IT

[@dennyruffo2599]

For me, a greatest Voice of the Black people in the world... 🇧🇷🇺🇸✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[@joshuakatzman4560]

Legendary Watts Music Festival in 1972. It was all peace and love back then, dancing and grooving, no one packing heat. A different time, baby! California Soul indeed, baby!

[@tp5652]

💯❣️

[@camlewis1418]

This brings tears to my eyes.... LOOK AT MY PEOPLE, DANCING, SMILING AND LOVING EACH OTHER!!!!

[@MemoGrafix]

AND NO SELF-ASORBED SELFIES!!!!!!!!!

[@Emilyxx495]

@@MemoGrafix that’s only because phones weren’t a thing then

[@MemoGrafix]

@@Emilyxx495 - Phones were a thing then. They were wired to a location. Of course, no handheld camera computer phones back then.

[@Emilyxx495]

@@MemoGrafix that’s my point there was no handheld phones yet and certainly no phones with cameras so they couldn’t take selfies anyway if they were a thing then people would , it makes no sense to me when people slate young ones for taking pics and having their phones all the time but it isn’t their faults it’s just the time they’ve grown up in and has been invented

[@MemoGrafix]

@@Emilyxx495 - Yes it is the times younger people are growing up in. I would like that people are not so self-absorbed and having the DumbPhones as the ONLY window to the world. People can talk about hardcore drugs all anyone wants, *_Digital Drugs_* are by far the most addictive for many _(not all)_ people. This is worse than TelLieVision addiction. At times I will not use any digital electronics for several days just to detox My mind from the Digital Pollution, except to answer My phone when some one calls. I rarely go on FaceBook, TikTok & YT Shorts. They make attention-spans equivalent to a mere Goldfish as a few Scientists, Biologists & Psychiatrists have researched & tested.

[@hollidayevery]

This was a groundbreaking concert. NO FIGHTING, NO BANGING, just great music from the great Stax Records provided as a gift to the town of Los Angeles. No East Coast/West Coast Rivalry... non of that Rapper crap! Just a great time! It lead to the Funk Festivals with Funkadelic, Parliament, Bootsy's Rubber Band, ConFunkShun, the BarKays, and so many more! with over 100,000 people!! When LA knew how to party on a nationwide level! I miss those days... CALIFORNIA SOUL INDEED!!

[@bethhoward1280]

hollidayevery yes sir

[@conradvfr750]

Brilliant video of the Wattstax Benefit Concert, from 1972 and great remix of Marlena Shaw's California Soul. Pure people power.

[@sarahgraham3982]

Marlena Shaw 1942-2024 🙏❤

[@johnfleming510]

The Watts Stax Festival - I missed that one, but the Funk Festival in 1977 was awesome too! California Soul!

[@jomocheatham]

The production, riffs, orchestration and lyrics of this song are so freaking awesome. So otherworldly I can't even believe humankind created it.

[@onehart99]

The intro , break before her voice and singing of " sundown to sunset , now ! " is soul stirring.

[@jakebarnes28]

So many beautiful people dancing! Love it, love it, love it!!!!!

[@SabeelCombatives]

Love this video. I've watched it so many times.

[@lovelycars1]

man I wish I could take a time machine back to these times. reminds me of blues brothers movie.

[@Novusa]

i wish i could ho back in time to the 1980s so i could experience just this song in concert and michael jackson concerts

[@drankman001]

70's best era someone can live .....

[@teagiagiteakarotu7027]

No the best live an performance 🎭 it was the 50’s and 60’s ❤

[@ngo7862]

Gives me chills everytime i watch this. The afros, the unity, good vibes...all of it🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@JohnnyBarbells]

I got to the end of the video and realized what a huge smile I had on my face. This was genius.

[@peterjarnes25]

Possibly the greatest song ever!

[@johnmorrison2113]

70s was such a great decade more fun and just crazy

[@Novusa]

i know it was when songs were good before the 2010s

[@jimwassumtate8083]

Well dammit I just threw out my back, cramped up my thigh and threw out my elbow not expecting this video would get my old 58 year old body moving and dancing right in my bed seeing those beautiful Watts children brothers and sisters ande mothers and fathers too so proud so fnky perfection i'm gonna be laid up for a day now played tis over and over damn

[@bethhoward1280]

Jim Wassumtate I love this video

[@capnkirk6984]

Black people having a good time! No guns no fighting just fun!

[@pedroalvesvalentim7652]

that's what we deserve

[@bethhoward1280]

Cap'n Kirk Amen

[@bethhoward1280]

Pedro Alves exactly

[@Nater389]

It's a bit of a shame you have to even say that.

[@Novusa]

same no fighting fighting makes me dad

[@ddesign63]

We may have been stolen from Africa but the African Dance and Rhythm remains in us to this very day! Love It!!!

[@Yung_Wooford]

Stolen but also given away by rich African Kings

[@ddesign63]

@@Yung_Wooford and those Kings had no idea it would be chattel slavery. The creation of YT ppl

[@Telepathy1]

thanks for checking it out! spread the cali soul!

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

the energy and groovy sound are off the charts!! Wish I could've been there but alas I was a kid and way too far away.

[@aj.the.alright]

I remember borrowing Driver San Francisco from a friend and while in a chase with the cops this song played. This song was the song that got me into 70s and 80s music.

[@marleyjanim5033]

Can we get an update

[@aj.the.alright]

i returned the game like five days later if that’s the update ur looking for

[@annadmakeeva]

Jesus, how beautiful it is! Probably one of my fave songs of all times. Genius!!!

[@JapanzeeeTV]

I CRIED. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL. FUCK. I LOVE BEING BLACK. I LOVE MY AFRICAN HERITAGE. I THANK YOU GOD FOR ALLOWING THIS. I LOVE ALL PEOPLE, BUT I SHO NUFF LOVE ME.

[@Novusa]

i love this song from driver san francisco

[@C_R_Z]

Lol chill

[@jerrygil1965]

@@C_R_Z You're 7 years late

[@michaelmoore1386]

I'm a 51 year old white man and this song hits me deep.

[@JamesBond-py8xs]

I'm a white guy who was only a year old in 1972. I heard about the Watts riots in the 60's but don’t ever recall hearing this time period being a bad time for anyone of any color or nationality. Everyone here just looks so happy and in the right vibe of everything! Everyone may be one race here but good vibes are contegeous. Inside we are all the same people and we should all be loving and respectful of each other. RIP Mrs. Shaw

[@songofasiren]

Black is beautiful!

[@45holydiver]

My first impression seeing the video, well said, thank U. Bless all

[@josephkofisam2307]

and always will be👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

[@donnak6668]

OMG this reminds me so much of my 1975...I wanna go back!

[@ahermens]

Who is still rocking this video in 2017! Beautiful. Thanks so much for posting. Peace and love to everybody.

[@Pegeen2014]

Goovin’ in 2021

[@ngo7862]

2023

[@Yung_Wooford]

@@ngo78622024 !

[@dirtyalamander1700]

WHOA. Watching this made me feel a way iv never felt before. I dont even know how to explain it.

[@geraldinepurvis8170]

I just love this I miss those days we had so much fun

[@antdan5787]

This is just beautiful. It's a far cry from the original and just beautiful music is just amazing because it connects us in so many ways. LOVE IT.

[@zzyzxx13]

That is so g'damn awesome!! Why can't people be cool like this ALL the time??? Awesome re-mix, btw! Love it, love it, love it!!!

[@michellebeckstrom6110]

Culture and attitudes drastically changed and not for the better. There is so much that people of different races, cultures could share like this music that is phenom.

[@Govanmauler]

Youve remixed my fave tune of all time..and its FUKIN BRILLIANT ! ! ! Love it

[@mscalculated3218]

Everything about this is beautiful!!!!!

[@bethhoward1280]

Ms W I agree with you

[@TheAdeleLonestar]

F***KING AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@geraldolassance6007]

Another incredible artist here on KZbin. The essence of the video clip

[@125541000]

This was an absolutely amazing video, I feel in love with it. I play this video constantly when im studying. Real smooth and very easy to listen to. Thanks for this gift

[@tartuttest]

chris, I love this piece superimposed on this footage of Watts. Fascinated by diplo's imagery in his visuals for the exact same piece of music, with the disc brake action . Just love everything about this, including the legendary event, and the Ashford and Simpson original. Captures the mood of that time and Wattstax sooooo well. A fleeting moment of cultural transformation, ecstasy, and hope.

[@MegaTootsi]

Лучшая песня, слушаю на полную громкость!!! Россия 2023 !!!

[@zzyzxx13]

I can't tell you how refreshing it is to see a mass celebration of music like this. Fast forward 30, 40 years and crowds today are now celebrating Lakers Championships by overturning and/or torching cars and lighting dumpsters on fire. For as bad as things sometimes were back then, it seems they indeed were the good old days compared to what we now have in 2013. Unfortunately.

[@WeBoogie28]

Tears..I know we will rise up!

[@bobmartin760]

Coliseum full of Soul

[@abrahamjackson6019]

2015, what in hell has happen to us, no gangsta-gangsta no shots fired no cosmetic surgery and very little Police presents. Wattstax was during the time when Blacks from every class came for the cosmic vibration. We're has the love gone.. Aw, The Most High help today..

[@germxv]

pre crack, pre olde English 800. little did we know while we were dancing and having fun, the devil was in the lab inventing ways to sic the fire hoses and german sheppards and nooses on our asses on the downlow.

[@bethhoward1280]

Abraham Jackson I love gangsters

[@yasminamelia9571]

Love this!

[@jerrygil1965]

Late 60s Early 70s is when R&B exploded

[@jamorains]

Diplo nailed that remix.

[@Telepathy1]

The music industry is often more interested in capitalizing on America's musical heritage than celebrating it. Although the two can co-exist, industry executives found it more profitable to co-opt a sound and cross it over to a larger, more affluent audience. I'm sure these artist's could empathize with the frustration of being left out of the American dream or played out in it's pursuit.

[@Sambarella]

Love this video rework and proper footage indeed!!!

[@Jossette888]

Black is beautiful!!! :D

[@donn372]

wow this is so beautiful I wish I could just go back in time to this era

[@Afrocentricpoet]

To this generation. Look close at this video. No guns ,no violence,no crazy crap. What u see is young an old black American folks having a good time. Take some lessons from the video.

[@MrHarris73]

This remix is BANGIN"!!!!

[@northislandguy]

If I only had a time machine to go to these events

[@howardrussell3919]

This was a concert called Wattstax in the L.A. Coliseum in the late 60's. Dig the Sistas with the fro's. Not a weave in sight...!!

[@TheCrocCobra]

This is awesome.

[@SydBarrettsGhost]

one of the Soul greats

[@Kanaldopinto]

Que tempo bom, tempo de ouro que não volta nunca mais!

[@mattdonut]

Such a great tune

[@steveslater26]

What an innovation to soul music

[@azloungelizard]

I dig it man! Great video and cool vibes on that hit song "California Soul" baby......!

[@Suri-A_]

Oh my goodness looks like one heck of a festival and concert...unfortunately I wasn't there because I am almost certain I had too be around thee or four back then❤️♥️💯💢

[@pontiva420]

Thanks for this video it was amazing! Think I watched it 5 times in a row

[@kapiteinsjemanovzegtneeteg6166]

Jesus saves!!; amen for all colours,no matter what What a fine music!

[@porgy]

The Lincoln Lawyer brought me here. This song is now on my Spotify playlist.

[@steviejrvsilluminati4933]

Rest in heaven beautiful Queen🌹 🕊

[@Lubeinel]

I love everything about this. great post. thank u.

[@aaa5aaa3]

So beautiful

[@lamerimedhem5743]

I AM THIS GENERATION !!

[@bernie1740]

So much beauty in one videos

[@cosnniran]

gorgeous people

[@shovelhead56]

This brings me back to Tarron Ave, Holly Park CA. 7th grade Henry Clay days.

[@deteod486]

Looks like paradise...

[@Telepathy1]

@Grendelmonster8u Yeah- I chose this version because it synched up so well with the video and it is also a tasteful remix. Marlena is still out there performing live. Last I heard she was bouncing around Europe a bit. I'd buy that for a dollar... and quite a few more...

[@user-mm3qp9dv9q]

Аж в глазах потемнело

[@Telepathy1]

Right on ausaurwest! Much love from Cali...

[@superoharra3456]

Our grandparents were live .. True Gangstas

[@annettegrind2689]

Miss those days!

[@bradpertner1035]

Thank you for this, we are all the same...

[@MrFat.]

We don't Jam no more like this people. Listen to what I'm saying. 😎✊

[@tarapowers79]

its gonna grab hold on you x thats good music x

[@Telepathy1]

Thanks for the update! still going strong no doubt... cc

[@andre3860]

Epic Song and Video.

[@Boss6907160]

Black people are Beautiful. No question.

[@johnnygoode3021]

You must not read stats. Look up O'Reilly.

[@pookienempooky9339]

Yes we are the Gods of the planet and that fact makes our albino children so mad. That is why they do all they can to hold us back.

[@charlesmitchell5121]

great

[@darksonicpowr3158]

Pookienem Pooky no we aren't

[@warequalsnofuture]

Depends from person to person. No matter where in this world. Be it from the inside or the outside. Some people look beautiful outside but don't have a beautiful soul (unfortunately). Not all "blacks" are "beautiful", not all "hispanics" are, not all "whites", not all chinese people etc. etc. etc. ;)

[@robertbrown-qf8xy]

Fabulous!

[@Boss6907160]

Black and Beautiful!!!

[@briancaby9279]

the song we know ... but what a video ... WAAAUUUW thanks

[@Telepathy1]

Got to get up to get down! Way to represent kid dynoooo mite!!

[@robertmcstravock9149]

The best music ever

[@johnritdog9179]

THIS IS WHO WE ARE!!!!!! Stand up!!!!!!!

[@spidf33]

wow! Special event. very raw and nice grove! There is not too much of California Soul uploaded here. Thanks for this one!

[@chrisiny1501]

what a hyyyymmm

[@Telepathy1]

right on... hope the cali soul gets you through your exams... good luck! I appreciate the feedback... made my day...

[@angel_darkness4565]

Strong Soul 🖤😭

[@ddesign63]

Oh Snap! Brave White Brotha for those days. hahaha He must of had some Flava.

[@Telepathy1]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@betobrother1]

IMAGENS DO FILME WATTSTAX ...EVENTO IMPORTANTE DE REAÇÃO !!!

[@asheyblacq]

footage of The Bar Kays performing "Son of Shaft"...

[@sabrinaphillips916]

A good family friend was dating the lead singer of the Bar Kay’s back then and used to go on tour with them. The stories she tells about that time...smh😂

[@shadeseeker8484]

Huge fan of the 5th Dimension, but this version rocks!

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

THE GOOD OLE DAYS