Cheri - Give It To Me Baby

[@randys8590]

Spring Summer 82. NYC. WBLS,KissFm,92 KTU!!!! Rocked This!!!😎

[@DISCOVEGASGUY]

Geraldine Hunt is Cheri's mother. Geraldine is also the mother of Freddie "Get Up And Boogie/Hollywood" James . All 3 of them scored big hits on Billboard's Dance/Disco charts. A very rare achievement. Mom, daughter and son all scoring hits on the dance chart.

[@only1moore]

They weren’t the only ones. Alan and Kirsty Hawkshaw both reached number one on Billboard’s Dance chart, Father Alan as part of Love Deluxe with “Here Comes That Sound” in 1979 and daughter Kirsty as part of Opus III with “It’s a Fine Day” in 1992 and “When You Made The Mountain” in 1994. In 2016 both mother Olivia Newton John and daughter Chloe Lattanzi reached number one on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs as the featured vocalists on Dave Aude’s “You Gotta Believe.”

[@jacknjill3000]

Wow and thank you for the valuable info!

[@angrymotorman1992]

Didn't know that 👍

[@robertwynn8938]

Post disco eighties funk. Tuff beat.I heard this on KJLH radio. It fit right in on my mixed tape with confunkshun,lakeside junior lilo Thomas and the GAP band,(to name a few).That music was thumpin!❤

[@lightoftheworld7493]

Love the piano in the chorus.

[@hardcorehouse]

Yet another early 80s NYC production. NYC, the incubator for today's dance musics.

[@tuberoyful]

AND the whole music industry would'nt of really had any real substance if not for New York, philadephia, and Detroit!!

[@mrpresident74]

This record feels so good. That hook is bonkers!

[@fraz72]

I love the build up at the beginning then the song really takes off

[@1caronpatrice]

I remember this song back in my Junior High School Days. I remember my friends and I used to sing this song and other songs in 7th period. We sat in the back of the classroom singing, thinking we were so cool!

[@sblizzy]

I remember this!!!! This was the jam!!!

[@soultrainfans]

let it also be noted that before Cheri became a duo, Rosalind (Cheri) and Freddie sang lead vocals on Murphy's Law. Give It To Me Baby is a slept on classic! -NickFRESH

[@DiscopediaTheBoogieMan]

Freddie was vocals on that? Could never tellxdue to the vocal fx. Thanks for nugget of wisdom.

[@vieilhiboudelabranche1898]

Gem❤

[@havplenty]

This song was underappreciated in U.S. The duo should have been a household name.

[@clarenceanderson2936]

OMG ! Back in the early 80's at the clubs in Greenville, SC ! Me & the beautiful fly honey's ! With my Jeri curl, lizard skin shoes, slim and trim ! We made it do what it do ! Fresh out of college ! Life was Great ! GIVE IT TO ME BABY! 💋

[@nizarrahmani2971]

Merci de la bombe...la classe à la lyonnaise 👌

[@RonD8Lim]

I used to burn the Dancefloor when I played this tune it was so big in Switzerland...

[@clubhead433]

Whass good Ron8Lim!! We used to run into each other at the WMC conferences, I used to work at Yellorange Records.

[@victorjordan6100]

I miss the 80s disco days, hanging out.

[@hiitscarl]

Great song!!! Great Dance Tune!!

[@MichaelWorsley-p7k]

I remember the early fall of 1982 this came

[@MichaelWorsley-p7k]

This came out the year reggie jackson and Gorman Thomas had 39 homeruns apiece in 1982.

[@angelamccullough5402]

I’m glad I found this song..but I’m thinking back on a sad occasion of my grandfathers passing this song was out then..and I can remember at the repast at the house I can remember my little first cousin about 5 years of age then breaking out singing this song anyway we were all laughing at this and it lighten up the mood😂

[@vincentdownes3323]

Living in Tokyo Japan 1982-83 hottest club in Tokyo... Queue damn good times

[@ricoladon]

Thank you! thank you! thank you!!!! man for not forgeting I've been looking 4 this since I was little...Thank you again man!!!!!!!

[@corrarbill]

98.7 kiss fm

[@TheDelightfulmiles]

"Yes...... Ultimate. I love this".

[@ferrazpc1]

Eu gravei esta música quando era moleque...tenho a fita até hoje....rádio Del Rey fm...quanto tempo....

[@reeelBKFLATBUSHnyc]

Just thinking of this classic , I wonder if they ever had a SOUL TRAIN LINE DANCE SEGMENT FOR THIS SONG....I THINK THEY DID....MEMORIES...I WAS age 10 When this song came out. I always used to hear it on both 98.7 kiss and 107.5 wbls fm, was at that time.........

[@3912James]

Just turned 15 when this song was released.

[@nickfreshalive]

Unfortunately, Cheri wasn't ever played on Soul Train. (though, Rosalind's mom Geraldine Hunt did appear in '80 for "Can't Fake The Feeling".) I wish they were though. Give It To Me Baby sounds like it was MADE for Soul Train.

[@leongreene3025]

U are a true new Yorker those are our best stations back then although I was a kiss fm listener bls for quiet storm only lol

[@eiorirtit1]

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaan I haven't heard this song in 34 years

[@jeromelittle1300]

I love this song and their other hit! Bring back some good memories!

[@angelsolomon3270]

Another one of my FAVORITES!!!!

[@johnniec.b4303]

Masterpiece - *********

[@robertgreen9023]

massive sound at the paradise garage .

[@clubhead433]

Correct. Larry Levan used to kill this. It sounded amazing in there. Every time hear it I can see and feel the Garage. Larry played a lot of what they call "electro" and these not so known "boogie" tunes like Change by Tanya Love...Chazz's Dancin' Shoes.

[@ismaelduarte1717]

CLASSICO .... 😁 hahahaha 🔊🎵🎼🎺🎷🎧

[@oloindafolo]

MCDE and Jeremy Underground brought ME here, thank you!

[@DiscopediaTheBoogieMan]

Who?

[@1978JonnyB]

Superb!

[@davidmarks509]

it needs to be MUCH longer soooo good!!! :)

[@CapitaineSabor]

the french part "je sais que tu veux être mon ami etc."... so funny haha :) and in fact she speak french well !

[@SuperBeautifulNoise]

+Wahid Saïdi Cheri is a duo based in Montreal Canada, one of them is from there so you better believe she can speak French.

[@juanricarddohuerta4847]

Hey do you have all the lyrics???

[@ourari]

Took a minute to grow on me, but am really digging it now! At first it felt like there was a good tune hidden in 80s crap, but once i get over my first annoyance, i got hooked!

[@wynettamoore8554]

Loved this song back in the day

[@1000pjcampbell]

Love the beat .

[@devorejohns2626]

This brings back some nice memories from hanging in the clubs

[@wot2wot2]

ttttttttttttttooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooone . big tune forever. amen

[@bernitagray1232]

Luv it.

[@wynettamoore1687]

I love this song

[@przemekkwilosz4471]

thank you kapote

[@stewbie59]

Yeppers,,,I remember this cut. Great 2 hear.

[@sauloreis529]

oh que musica linda... é bem o meu tempo...

[@CHARJANSSTHEKINGLADY]

LUV IT

[@colin-gv3um]

In 1983 I wanted to be a NYC DJ. Wendy Williams and I hung out while this song was jamming.

[@IngridBergmanRocked]

I can't believe it!!!!! I love this...100 thank yous:)!

[@ESPY1200]

I had to dance in a disco during new years eve, but on my phones was this blasting song, and all were wondering I was dancing locking and popping....damn future society funk lasts forever

[@Xhxml]

j aime ce style musicale c pas mal le cote des annees 80!

[@juanricardog]

I've been watching you, baby, ever since you walked through that door, my body temperature is rising, can you see my eyes begging for more? the way that you move your body put my head into a whirl i wanna reach out and touch ya' this is something that you never heard

[@winnernes]

nice !!!!!!!!

[@reeelBKFLATBUSHnyc]

they should have made video to this song..

[@HuFilms]

TEED brought me here 🕺

[@rochiggidy]

New to me in 2023 🙃🔊🎶🎶

[@Jaylectronica]

The french part make it even more sensual.

[@juanricarddohuerta4847]

Agreeeee

[@88GURP]

Yeah this is the Beat the Chorus is so sick I actually agree with Stats1203 but I still love the whole song good post!!!

[@MrKCarrere]

1-19-15. Good post. Never could figure out why this didn't hit big like "Murphy's law" did.

[@anwarphilip7460]

I can only imagine the BASS as THISSS song played in the PARADISE GARAGE...

[@Gaelitro]

Hello I would like to know what is this strange aquatic effect on congas, chorus?

[@DrJPhoenixx]

It’s more than likely a wood block being tapped.

[@sblizzy]

Her biggist hit was Murphys Law. That is still one of my favorites..

[@rsherid]

Funkmosphere.

[@luismiguelcuellar4006]

The Murphy law is the best...since Ecatepec México

[@17Economics]

I know this is definitely Disco, I just can't place the time period/sub genre of disco. I want to say it's electro boogie/funk but it's also kinda post-disco and mid to late 80s in production style. any thoughts anyone? I'd love a second opinion

[@AS-yp4ti]

funk boogie funk

[@duanewilliams464]

This tune came out in the summer of '82. Disco came to an abrupt end in 1980, so if you just have to attach a category to it, I suppose you could call post disco. Excellent dance tune. I never cared much for "Murphy's Law", but "Working Girl" was another standout tune from Cheri.

[@SUBshockersMusic]

@stats1203 that's the part you are supposed to like hahah . the "Hook" ...

[@joybmimi1]

@downjones72 I have been trying to find a copy of the album that has Love Stew on it do you know where I can find it?

[@corrarbill]

Wanda Ramos

[@eddiesoul4890]

It sounds a little similar to "Keep in touch " by Shades of love ft. An unknown Millisa Morgan...

[@SupremeNerd]

@DISCOVEGASGUY Never knew that. That's good shit

[@spanishunboxinromero6595]

What a edonism atte the 80.just play,and dance

[@sergiomax1607]

listen to so sure by cheri

[@AquaAguaWaterEau-DMP]

328302.😌

[@66958609]

E aí pessoal, vamos dançar

[@gordonwilliams7289]

Early "house" music

[@ismaelduarte1717]

hahahahahaha ..... 😁 ✌ 💕🎼🎶🎵🎸

[@tuberoyful]

Who's on the Rap Teddy Pendergrass?!

[@only1moore]

No.

[@duanewilliams464]

I always thought it was Roy Ayers, but I'm probably wrong.

[@DrJPhoenixx]

Rosalind Hunt’s brother, Freddie, I think.

[@SyaukatBrown]

Lunchtime w/smosh.

[@mannydel1]

For those who know.

[@moradhaddi3803]

patate

[@desiredqued]

sounds rich or should i say ice

[@Spencaa95]

Mrrrrrrrrrrrrrr scruff

[@ilipsoussan]

I don't like the chorus but love the rest...

[@artfartzy]

The chorus where she sings "Give it to me baby" is the best part imo.

[@stillphil]

Would have been nice but . . . lol this was made when people used to go out and skate and dance, instead of watching OTHERS live and have fun, real people used to dance to REAL MUSIC and have REAL FUN.

[@alexandermoller3733]

That long intro and then ridiculous chorus... !! ... but to be honest the rest of the track is pretty avg.

[@artfartzy]

The Chorus is the best imo. give it to me baby ... so good :)

[@horrriiioooon]

Great tune, amazing instrumental but the vocal are disgusting... Why they choosed those singers...

[@davidarmstrong8888]

haha ok. go listen to Hanson.

[@duanewilliams464]

What?, and Beyonce's not?

[@SUBshockersMusic]

@stats1203 that's the part you are supposed to like hahah . the "Hook" ...