FIRST TIME HEARING Jr. Walker & The All Stars - Shotgun HQ| REACTION!!!

[@RTHOFT]

This is Acklee King from Jr Walkers Allstar Band from Motown Records I wanted to stop and say thanks you everyone for keep our music alive and in your hearts.

[@coolmix44]

I was the guitarist, bassist for Motown sax legend Jr Walker until he passed away in 1995! Your generation needs know his music and his contributions to music! Contact me if want to do a live chat on your Channel. Stay safe and be great!

[@AnnieAnnieBuckwheatCakes]

Shotgun is part funk, part soul, part R&B and all 🔥.

[@donniemaher511]

There is an actual Shotgun dance 💃🏼. Pretty funky.

[@ciscosilva602]

Shotgun is his most popular song but I love “what does it take”. Everything he does includes the sax because he was a sax player first and a singer second. But he made amazing music!

[@jacqueline4514]

Another GREAT one, Cisco!!

[@stormatsunup]

Was he playing the sax on this? That's the whole move of this song ~ Well whomever, played a mean sax on this. And didn't know he did "What Does It Take" Hmmm ~ Can learn something new everyday ~ Thanks for these fun facts Cisco ~ Love & Happiness ~;-)

[@ciscosilva602]

@@stormatsunup hello, this song was before my time so I don’t know the whole set up of the song but I do know he was the main sax player. Im sure they had some backup horns but he is the main one.

[@kansaikennels]

You aren't odd man out...you are keyed in to soul and instruments that gets your life energy vibrating...positive joy...

[@StevenW1958]

Shotgun was recorded in 1964 and released on February 13, 1965.

[@cheryljackson5659]

Thanks for this info! I remembered doing the Jerk to this one, probably in my go-go boots, but I couldn't pin down the year!

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

This is part of what is missing in a lot of today’s music- the ENERGY that is the result of a bunch of musicians who are in command of their instruments who start jamming together in one room. So much of the mid sixties music is folks having fun playing and singing together and that’s what makes it special. It’s almost impossible to hear this music and not be energized and happy. In my humble opinion.

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@chrisretro9380]

Comment I was looking for 👍

[@joannerichards1750]

100%

[@TheSchuyler75]

my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE song to DANCE 💃🏼 to !! I put on my red dress so let’s go!!

[@TheDivayenta]

Came out in the 60’s! We were all hitting’ the gym floor on this one after lunchtime in junior high.

[@sereneamani1713]

9th grade jr high to be exact for me

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I'm Glad You Finally Got To Them,, But I Was Hoping For My Suggestion,, JUNIOR WALKER & THE ALL STARS "WHAT DOES IT TAKE"...AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC..TRUTH!!

[@TheSchuyler75]

Sounds like Funk with elements of blues,soul,rock,….this song has it all and I’ll never get sick of it!! Describe it as ThE SHIT

[@otisyoung7061]

The first funk song

[@joanmduncan]

Right back to being a teenager in the 60s, when I could dance all night and then walk home!

[@shelleybleu4903]

Same. Now I can hardly walk to my car.

[@rubydazzler]

@@shelleybleu4903 same here, sickening isn't it! Can hardly I'm that same girl dancing on a barrel, at the disco. Time is cruel, but at least we're still here to watch this cute boy playing the old stuff for us ;) Just remembered Twon, Road Runner! You'll like that one.

[@pamelajohnson6199]

"What Does It Take"has occupied my #1 song of all time. So happy someone has reacted to this awesome group.

[@debbieplato5107]

This was Motown! 1960's. Motown was very popular in Canada back then. I was out dancing to this at the local discotheque when I was 13. Lot's of fun!

[@lesliebeacom4567]

OMG! Jr. Walker & The All Stars were one of the all-time greats! I remember dancing to this as a teenager. He & his band (especially the horns) totally got me into soul & Motown. I used to place the transistor radio on the window sill at night & I could pick up a Detroit station (we lived just outside DC). It probably came out around 1964 or so.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

It is wonderful when you find a style of music that speaks to you. That is the magic of music. Doesn't matter what type it is.

[@idaduncan6260]

I just got to say welcome to our world. This was the music that had us all dancing on the weekends. Do you look forward to going to a dance. Small town big town it didn’t matter he just wanted to dance.

[@cheryljackson5659]

My Mom had this album back in the day, maybe mid-60s. My brother and I used to dance the Jerk to this one.

[@timothykscarborough7047]

Barry Gordy was the foundier and producer of Motown Records out of Detroit called "Hitsville I USA" no other time like it like I'll NEVER Forget!!! Unmatched!!!!!

[@johnfrank3177]

You know with the feel and energy of this song, people were dancing with this one back in the day!!

[@keithyoung4383]

Yes it is RAW SOUL at its finest.

[@dougieyou]

Twon, your a different breed alright but I wish there were more young people like you out there, people who are curious and appreciate great music.

[@jacqueline4514]

1964, Twon 😀; 3 years before I was born. My Dad had this album; I have fantastic memories of him playing this when I was single digits young and man, how I would funk and groove in the living room like nobody's business 😂. Seriously, though, the energy, the horns, the singing, the funk of this song is timeless. Such a great reaction, Twon; I love your interest and that you are keeping the sometimes forgotten music going, and I thank you so much!!!!

[@TheSchuyler75]

you gotta watch them live so you can see the groovy crowd dance moves…you won’t be disappointed 👍👍💃🏼

[@stormatsunup]

O you're getting all the good tunes now! One of my favorite just get up and dance songs of that era! R&B just makes you want to move n groove! Love the head bop! Lol ~;-)

[@GrandmaZeppelin]

I was born in ‘64 , into a music loving family and this song takes me way back to my childhood! I love it! And your love of old music is beautiful! Thank you for making me smile!☮️💜

[@wandahenry3606]

You need to take a minute and watch the live version! They multi cultural crowd are all effectively doing the latest dance! In fact, it’s hard to watch without joining the party! This was the Saturday morning jam to start cleaning the house! 🙌🏾💕

[@LadybugLuv]

Wow! This was one of my mom's favorite songs! The stories she would tell whenever this song was played! It made her so happy and excited! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾🔥🤗

[@britt-marieandersson1341]

Try "Roadrunner". It's even better saxophone on that one. In my opinion. 🤪

[@dellamcduffie2050]

It is good to be different , I have a grandson who loves the old blues. He is a big fan of Bobby Blue, ZZ Hill . You have an appreciation of our music and culture ❤️

[@timothymunger3186]

You've got to hear "Walk In The Night" and "Cleo's Mood" I got a chance to see him many years ago in a bar In Minneapolis. Jr. Walker was so smooth.

[@salliemoore5472]

i believe the song is call "Cleo's Back"

[@timothymunger3186]

@@salliemoore5472 There are two songs. "Cleo's Back" was a follow up to "Cleo's Mood"

[@sereneamani1713]

@@timothymunger3186 Correct! I actually like his "How Sweet It Is" better than Marvin Gaye's version.

[@denisetinto1828]

Love this song. Nasty horn and bass. Great reaction.

[@williamfisher8239]

Junior walker and the all stars part of the Motown sound machine. Can't go wrong with shotgun, road runner, what does it take and others from the legendary walker. Walker even does a version of the rolling stones classic satisfaction on a blues tribute to the stones featuring the likes of walker, Albert king, taJ mahal, and other blurs legends.

[@patriciakeith6755]

Need to hear Rufus Thomas' "Walking the Dog". This song was written by Thomas and first released in 1963.

[@mizzcarla7191]

At the sound of the Shotgun we flew out to the Skating floor. It was not for the weak.

[@joeday4293]

GOAT-level soul classic. You know why it hits you so hard in such a way? Because it has humanity. No click, no auto-tune, no Pro Tools, no drum machines, no sequences, just human beings grooving together and making handmade music in real time, in meatspace. You ought to check out a couple of rock-solid instrumental soul classics: "The Flick" by Earl Van Dyke and the Funk Brothers (Motown's infamous house band, also heard here), and "Soul Finger" by the Bar-Kays.

[@valdannfamr.2430]

🤩Oooo Weee 💃💃💃! LOVE this song! It was a dance fave of my parents, was always playing in our house. It was released in 1965 the year I was born. Hi five to you Twon for knowing a hit jam when you hear it, despite the era. My other Jr.Walker fave is "What does it take to win your love". I hope you react to it ✌🌼

[@tiacalhoun3841]

Definitely support!!!!! I believe u are such an adorable sweetheart and I adore ur genuine reaction to great music!!!! ❤️

[@tabathacooksey6042]

Forever my jams! One love!!

[@ldybozz]

This is the one & only. Can't be duplicated. Soulful sound of MOTOWN. The epitome of music. From the 60s

[@diannebleacher6156]

Some of my teenage music…really takes me back. 🎶

[@patriciahall2223]

I love Mr Junior Walker the greatest Sax man .....Love Shotgun Classic bluesy soul , my other favorite song 'These Eyes' ....🇨🇦

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I love classic soul! It’s really Rock and Roll to me! Their sound influenced so many rock bands that came later! Jr. Walker recorded for Motown and that saxophone he played was bold and refreshing! Fun fact: He played saxophone for the band, Foreigner in the eighties!❤️❤️

[@crazydale1000]

Brother this is straight 60's funk Thanks. What a killer song.

[@1936DodgeBrothers]

That's one of my favorite Oldie!!!

[@SureFeelsGood]

the sax is so funky on this ..and he actually was the one singing right after playing..amazing

[@bemused9522]

Wow, I haven't heard this song in what seems like forever! Awesome flashback for me. Thank you for playing it. Great reaction!

[@827dusty]

I was a 12 year old kid when this came out . Man, ain't no music like this no more. This dancin' music Bro! This is a classic. Everyone over 55 knows this song.

[@chrisv966]

Who remembers the season of The Cosby Show opening theme that sounds just like this. It wouldn't surprise me if this song was the inspiration.

[@joeday4293]

Oh, that was ABSOLUTELY a nod to this song.

[@jnadle1]

@@joeday4293 Craig Handy played it.

[@christinawoolley6206]

This came on the radio just the other day!!! Hard driving when I can't keep my butt still 😹 From the first sax blast you know it's real! Thank you thank you thank you young man! 😽💋🎶

[@annetterivers2745]

We were some dancing fools back in the day. Playing 45s on the phonograph or listening to our transistor radios we always had the dance. We learned to dance before we could walk.

[@pattya796]

Yes! Per previous comment, please also do “the tighten up” - Friday night at the school dance 👍🏼😘

[@michaelmagnum7132]

I believe Shotgun is a dance. Dances had lots of names back then. I love Jr Walker

[@loverdoll78264]

Love watching you listen to the tunes of my youth. your reactions are so real! Love 2 you from Texas!

[@t.r.1708]

Thx! “Way back home” and “What does it take” -Terry

[@jessicalee7119]

Love JR. WALKER!!!!! this is from the 1960's So much great soul, funk music during the 60's!

[@StevenW1958]

Twon, another song of a similar genre you should react to is Tighten Up, by Archie Bell and the Drells, from 1968.

[@jacqueline4514]

That's a great suggestion!!

[@StevenW1958]

@@jacqueline4514 🙏 thank you.

[@minniekline5408]

When I was growing up it was a dance called the shotgun, Jerk and the twint, Probably came out the mid to late 60!

[@m.frazier9952]

Yes... Minnie, I remember this song also like you say "everyone" did all the above dances! a great time to be young! He also made "Pucker up Buttercup", my personal favorite!

[@veronicadabney1466]

Jr. Walker was actually a saxophone player even more than he was a singer. That's why there's so much horn in this song. Great dance music. He was Motown also.

[@wandamanning9198]

Jr Walker and the All Stars What Does It Take is the bomb!

[@blxgrl]

Aaaa I remember this song. We used be getting funky with the jerk.

[@LivnNLearnin]

“Shoot ‘em fo’ Dey run na’!! Heard so many times growing up on Saturday cleanup!!! 🎷 Great memories!! R🖤P all.

[@WeBeRhythm]

Shotgun came out in 1965 - Motown label - definitely soul genre. Serious soul.

[@dwrr4868]

JuniorWalker played the sax solo on Foreigners Rock Band hit song Urgent. In my opinion, he was one of the best Tenor saxophone players in his time.

[@walps3841]

Finally Jr. Walker gets some respect! He gets lost in the shuffle of Motown greats, but he is the master of the dirty sax. Try What Does it Take.

[@tinypurplefishesrunlaughin8052]

Yep good stuff, I always seem to find my Booker T and the MGs tighten up album right next to this Jr Walker album

[@hymanandhyman]

YES SOUL middle 60's I remember when it came out on a class trip dancing on a ship from Baltimore to New York with Mrs Madoria Henson. 107.great times.

[@joeskinner6009]

Left Nam & went to Korea 1967 thats all we heard my black brothers & me.

[@alonzocoyethea6148]

THat's SOUL, Youngblood!! Fun fact: Jr. also played on Pink Floyd's "Dark side of the moon" LP , and Foreigner's "Urgent"..the man could blow!!

[@jeric7740]

If your Grandparents are still alive, ask them about Jr. Walker and the All Stars. One of the Best groups from the early 60's.

[@idaduncan6260]

I am 65 and I had to watch your reaction but you should’ve saw mine I couldn’t sit down and I was dancing the whole time

[@TheSchuyler75]

For real you have started a dance party in here…Sharknado be damned..I’ll die happy

[@seriesscratchx9807]

This song was release in 1965--and it is FIRE!

[@lindapowers8592]

One of my all time favorite songs! When I hear I want to jump up and dance 💃🏽 Good old music never gets old🔥

[@primosindone1722]

Another good tune by Jr. Is gotta hold on to this feeling!🎶🎵🎷🔊

[@sweisbrod6109]

Look, everyone that listens to this kind of funk rock soul smiles soon into the songs. This music makes US smile. ALL of us. Young old black white...all of us brother. Enjoy the rock!

[@JCB-bc1lb]

Thank you👍👏👏👏😍 One of his funkiest strutting songs is "Probe Your Mind"

[@ghasenbuhler5156]

This is one of my most favorite songs!! Top 5 for sure!!!

[@rubydazzler]

Took me right back to dancing to this in the Mojo Club in Sheffield UK. We loved us a bit of JW and the All Stars back then. If you like this have you heard Willie Mitchell, That Driving Beat?

[@rubydazzler]

There's no wonder you like the old music, back in the 60s, we Mods had the best clothes, the best hair and the best music! Don't forget my request ^^^ Willie Mitchell, ok? xxx

[@bryce253]

Besides Motown, the early 60’s was the period where James Brown with the Famous Flames and later the JB’s were really dominating and molding what would become known as “Funk”. Naturally there were scattered hits by bands that were experimenting with similar sounds and getting scattered hits. I believe Junior Walker would fall into that bunch. But if you really want the epic beginnings of the funk with it seems like endless hits….James Brown and his bands are undeniably it. But just be prepared to get dumbfounded at how many samples you will hear that have been used in songs you probably thought were original. James Brown is the most sampled artist in music history….and for good reason.

[@martinsmusic1724]

Wow - I was just thinking of this song yesterday! Thanks. Jr. Walker could blow!

[@sabrenas7895]

Love this song! Jammin right along with you 😁

[@LindaEll]

This sounds like a party! One of my all-time fave songs.

[@katherinebosse5706]

Hey there Twon, great tune, great memories and great reaction! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@bettyandrews9571]

Junior Walker is awesome! Love him. So talented.

[@flash1660]

Some of these songs just spoke to my spirit they were special

[@kingbyars2136]

My grandma and her sisters have a routine dance to this song 🤣🤣 I love it!!

[@kristahartmann6712]

Early 60's. The beginning of so much music....revolutionary.

[@williambarnes1030]

I think your looking for the word... Timeless 🔥

[@sharrongrant6240]

Love seeing young people discovering the music that set my soul on fire..best song to fill any empty dance floor!!

[@nicolediamond93]

Rhythm and Blues early 60’s Thanks for doing this I forgot this song ! ✌️

[@davisworth5114]

This came out in 64 it was big in Vietnam, this is the right shit, forget the rest, play the best, check out booker T and the MGs. When you gonna react to Sly Stone?

[@nicolediamond93]

Same

[@jacqueline4514]

Agreed!!! Need Booker T and Sly Stone

[@seanluv1]

Time for some Rubber-band Man - Spinners

[@TheSchuyler75]

YESSS lol The Detroit Spinners. Another one that’s better appreciated live to see the band the outfits the dancing

[@TheSchuyler75]

Midnight Special Show performance of “Rubberband Man”👍👍. kzbin.info/www/bejne/monGd3mErZWSnZo

[@mikecaetano]

"It's a Shame" -- really. (grin)

[@lindakessler8768]

I love it so much that you love this!! Makes you move. 👍👍👍😜

[@imagine1004]

Love it!!!! Love your reaction!!!!

[@glennromano28]

Two one-hit wonders: Love makes the world go round - Deon Jackson; and I Do - the Marvellows.

[@clarencedixon3290]

You should also check his songs (I'm a) Road Runner and Shake and Ringerpop. You'll be grooving on it too ✊🏾✌🏾👍🏾🎶

[@lindarenee2198]

This was recorded in 1964 & released in 1965.

[@johnandrews3151]

It's great classic music whatever you want to call it!