Champaign ~ How 'Bout Us 1981 Soul Purrfection Version

Champaign gets their name from their hometown of Champaign, Illinois with charter members Micheal Day, Leon Reeder, Michael Reed and Dana Walden. Vocalists Pauli Carman and Rena Jones soon joined the band just in time for their golden moment, "How 'Bout Us" a 1 Adult Contemporary song for two weeks, peaking at #12 pop and #4 R&B.
The song was recorded in a number of various styles until it approached the version that was finally released, the gossamer dream of a song floated into the consciousness of the radio listeners all over the world. The next single, "Can You Find The Time" missed the charts entirely but two years later "Try Again" hit the charts #6 AC, #23 pop and #2 R&B but failed to maintain their momentum and the band broke up in 1985.
Betty Wright and Grayson Hugh released their version of "How Bout Us" in 1990, peaking at #15 AC, #67 pop and #30 R&B. Pauli went on to work in the supergroup Asia and Reeder went on to work with Chicago.

[@reneaguilar98]

I remember when I would turn on the radio at night in my room and listen to all the love songs that were played after 10 pm. I still remember the soft glow of light from my radio /record player/8track player that filled my room and the small red light indicating that I was enjoying this song in stereo sound. Good times, great memories great music!

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG Rene You just hit a homerun with those comments 🎯🥰😘I'm soooooo happy I grew up on this magical sound so grateful to have lived through this era of beautiful music this kind of music will never go out of style style on my playlist. ❤️💋🦋🌹🥰😘💃🦋Rene memories which will always be in our hearts 4EVER ❤❤Still listening how about May12 2023

[@reneaguilar98]

Quality music from the 80’s

[@jaydee3020]

🥂 Real talk.

[@fredajordan5704]

This tune brings back so many great memories....Glad I was young back then, things were better and easier then.

[@notmebutyou8350]

This was jam back in the day! Smooth as silk!!

[@StephenSatterfieldTheSLSway]

Great TGIF Choice !!!!

[@ABBY-ml2rq]

On this beautiful South Texas afternoon, love and peace to all.

[@derrickfairley332]

It was one of the best songs of the 80s. When love songs meant so much

[@Steve-td7cv]

I just turned age 13 in March 1981 and recall buying the 45 record at Woolworth's in the mall. I loved disco roller skating to it too 🛼. I still own this 45 record 🧡💛🖤.

[@sunspot42]

One of the smoothest things to ever grace the airwaves, and a stunning recording.

[@kaydee4296]

How beautiful. 💝

[@komalkumar9073]

Fantastic Song Crystal Clear Sound Quality👌❤

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@darlingnikkidirtymind8030]

born in '74, this is what im used to hearing, actual music

[@Lvatopesado]

Oh my GOD, time flies! I was old in 1974. I was 13.

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG You just hit a homerun with those comments 🎯🥰I was eighteen in 1974 carefree INDEED❗️❤️🫶😘🥰🌹🦋🎊🎉💃Memories which will always be in our hearts ❤❤ 4EVER ❗️Still listening how about May 13 2023

[@susansollee1839]

Memories ❤️

[@stevestheboy1]

quality tune thx d,c me and the wifes tune and we still ere 42 yrs later

[@kaydee4296]

How wonderful! Congratulations!💐💝

[@juliancurtis4071]

I just know this gonna be awesome, without even listening to it... what a tune....

[@carltonsmith1749]

😂is ❤

[@stephenmartin4036]

True classic DJ Disco Cat you are working the best of the best and making them better than original

[@rufustambley4995]

Fabulous composition that elevates us to the stars in low eagle flight.

[@toytoyonfire]

My favorite Love song!!!!!!!

[@lisalovessummertime8453]

What a beautiful song from back in the day! I absolutely love it! 🎵💕🩵💜🩵💜🩵💜🩵💜💕🎶

[@16Sirens]

This song is as real as it gets!!❤

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG Hi Sonja I can't believe I found you. Missed chatting with you ode skool music lover❤😘🥰🌹🎊🦋I hope all is well 🙏🥰 This beautiful classic is in its own class of its own 4SURE 🎯🥰😘 A trip down memory lane sweet memories 💯💯🌹❤️🎉🎊💋🥰😘

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@16Sirens]

​@shirleybutler2623 yes, but we've touched based on other songs 🎵....love being on this journey being lovers, but of course we are best friends 4ever ♾️. Meet you on the other side soon😘♥️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💞

[@16Sirens]

​@@shirleybutler2623 check out Adanis & Wolfe feat. Praful WHERE WOULD I BE ( sem su amor). It brings it out from a place of knowing the calling 〰️🙌🏽✨️🙌🏿☯️🔆🌛❤️

[@danielegruppioni1029]

🎶🎤🎷🎺🎸🎻🔊👏👍👋. Storia di un Mito!!!...

[@rvnprjr7742]

PERFECT PROPOSAL SONG as the RING BOX is OPENING as you take your LOVE in your arms as you dance

[@1pooltub5391]

Can see it, perfect!!

[@deensf3201]

DJDISCOCAT, thank you for this way-back round trip down my memories. So beautiful and tingly.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

smooth as silk - Kessler

[@thescarletarcanatarot]

“ Try Again” by Champaign would be awesome too!

[@Modernaire]

I friggin' LOVE this song! Thank you big time DJDIscoCat!🤩

[@danielstefane312]

i looked it up the lead vocal name is Pauli Carman love the song thank you for another classic song Nothing but Love

[@theturkeyhead57]

Back when I DJ’ed, we called this a “belly button boogie”! 😎✔️

[@sallyfreeman9971]

😂

[@grayvette]

Momento de reflexão dos maravilhosos anos 80 !

[@magbo7779]

Marvelous music ❤

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@rkoff5744]

Disco, I can love you for life. 💖💎💖

[@wagnercabrerisso5986]

*_One more great job !! Congratulations !! I love this song ! 🤗🇧🇷💓🙏_*

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

My condolences.

[@NormFoss]

so smooth!

[@MarkJones-zg6si]

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[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@annas.5676]

One of my favorites. Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@cbradiochannel.19-whiskyalfa]

Oehhhhh Come baby Come ❤

[@dagobertkrikelin1587]

That's a smooth key change...

[@jorgealbertogonzalezsanche4645]

Hermoso tema musical musica en su punto

[@johnbarrett7715]

Great stuff....

[@marcogallardo2866]

😊claro q esta clase d musica t transporta a un momento d tu vida maravillosamente

[@deeconnerty3398]

Love it ❤❤❤

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

I ❤ only Allah and my very rich family. Rich in health.

[@tjwilson2424]

The video is also an all-timer. Great version💪🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@jakethekipper]

❤❤❤😀👍

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@bree9272]

This song was on a compliation CD of smooth hits I used to play at the nursing home I worked at while residents had their lunch. It was a nice break from all the 20s and 30s songs that played constantly. You can't beat those early 80s R&B/jazz flavored songs!

[@sallyfreeman9971]

I agree 100%

[@nivaldocarvalho4123]

SENSACIONAL VERSION

[@carlosalisancarrancoestrad1605]

SUPER CLASICO

[@yonitirado3776]

Loooooooove it loooooooove it how bout us🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@chrisk3529]

Thanks again puddy cat ,remember it very ..well , how about us 😇

[@desmondmorrison7317]

One of my all time favorite songs Real Old School Classic Love it

[@brunobiava4833]

Oh man...How I remember This Song! I was living in Bloomington Illinois about 45 minutes from Champaign and Kept thinking about How Cool it was for a "Down state" Group to hit the Charts with So much Soul... Thanks for Sharing, and also, Thanks for the Fantastic "Liner Notes" that Provide such a Valuable and Important Background to a "Music Geek" like me. I remember how both Maj Ragain at WVLN-WSEI and Johnny Mars at WXRT would Research the Stories behind the Music... ... and We are Talking about the 70's and 80's Loooooong Before the 'Net as We Know It Now'... Man, this D J DiscoCat, YOU ARE JUST WAAAA TOOO COOOOL!

[@DJNinja100]

Maravilha!!!!!!

[@mommabuffalo1279]

Great song🎵 I was 14 years old in '81 ❤

[@reginaldoalvesdossantos3321]

Sensacional 👏👏👏👏

[@Yardman74]

DJ Magic Mike made a Orlando Bass song out of this jam; he made it so funky too!

[@shirleybutler2623]

OMG DJDISCOCAT YOU ALWAYS STEPPING UP AND PUSHING THROUGH ANOTHER CLASSIC JAM 💯💃😘🥰❤️🫶KEEP THEM COMING❤️❤️ED IT 😘🥰🫶❤️🌹🦋🎊🎉💃🥵

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@hopefischer]

💖

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@CynthiaGreene-il1fe]

STONE GROOVE

[@kajiraoni]

Always with the hits. TY for sharing. 💛

[@DamienMcGuinness]

Ooh, short and sweet No sense in draggin' on past our needs Let's don't keep it hangin' on If the fire's out, we should both be gone Some people are made for each other Some people can love one another for life, how 'bout us? Some people can hold it together Last through all kinds of weather, can we? Now don't you get me wrong (what you sayin' to me, baby?) 'Cause I'm not tryin' now to end it all (let's start something new) It's just that I have seen (what have you seen?) Too many lover's hearts lose their dreams (we won't lose it) Some people are made for each other Some people can love one another for life, how 'bout us? Some people can hold it together Last through all kinds of weather, can we? How 'bout us How about us, baby? How 'bout us How 'bout us, baby? How 'bout us How 'bout us, baby? Are we going to make it girl Or are we gonna drift and drift and drift together Ohhhh love Some people are made for each other Some people can love one another for life, how 'bout us (how 'bout us baby) Some people can hold it together Last (Some people can hold it together) How 'bout us Some people Some people are made for each other Some people can love one another for life, how 'bout us (Some people can love one another for life, how 'bout us baby)

[@sallyfreeman9971]

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[@richardboudeman8372]

another great classic from the best decade...but then again...which wasn't a classic

[@rayofsunshine107h]

Never knew the name of the group...but the keys on this song are epic! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@eddiemiles1280]

Absolutely one of the best songs! This group had two great charted hits... Thank You for making it better than awesome!

[@minihifi]

🤘💕

[@DeeJayPT]

Definitely one of my favourite - if not THE favourite - KZbin channels! And today, you came again with such a fantastic remix; I really like the way you lenghten all those gems 🙂 A few suggestions: international gems: Pino D'Angio with "Ma Quale Idea" (1980), The Maisonettes with "Heartache Avenue" (1982) Dutch & Flemish gems: Rob de Nijs with "Zondag" (1979/80), Johan Verminnen with "'k Voel me Goed" (1981), Kamiel with "Me Wuf is Weg" (1982) and "Linda" performed by Frank Boeijen (1983) => I think it would be very funny - even for an international audience - to hear these songs / tracks in an extended version (especially Kamiel would be very nice & funny to hear) 😀

[@juliocesarleitao4434]

Muito bom

[@rockybudgeboa]

Another song I cherished back in the day. Perhaps one day, you can do Grayson Hughs Talk it over one day :)

[@Taalib5083]

Another reason I subscribed...

[@joseluisramirez8163]

Ya le di mi like # 379.saludos

[@Lvatopesado]

A huevo. Solo no teniendo oidos no te puede gustar.

[@33RPMVinyl]

Great channel.

[@patricklewis2050]

Nice nice nice 😎 Under The Duvet Selection 😻

[@sallyfreeman9971]

Thank you for uploading this nice tune DJDiscoCat!!! I love this song. I remember hearing this on the radio. ❤😊🎶👍🐱

[@desmondmorrison7317]

They don’t make music anymore like this anymore todays music is just trash Love Old School R&B music

[@frankbullitt1966]

😎👍

[@maukubiack1567]

As músicas boas já foram feitas.

[@jimmy2tymes0071]

Can i request that you remix the Doobie Brothers- You Belong To Me??? Thank you and I appreciate all your hard work....love your page

[@terrytube5247]

I don't know this song. Yet it sounds familiar -- more for the smooth style. It's very pleasant and well-executed. Thanks for this.

[@frankhugh2052]

New sub 👍🏻👍🏻

[@dickystreets]

💞🕺💃🇧🇷💃🕺💞

[@dartenyagranger29]

Champaign ~ How 'Bout Us 1981 Soul Purrfection Version

[@dickystreets]

A gente nw entende nada mas gosta né! 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@lamusic4774]

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[@modibilly3861]

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[@deepriko]

I wonder if that song inspired Daft Punk's SOMETHING ABOUT US.

[@Cuntstantine]

What a feeling ❤️‍🔥✨✨✨❤️‍🔥

[@MamaRii73]

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[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

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[@OliveiraCosta-yx5cu]

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