Performed live for Jools Holland's 25th annual Hootenanny on BBC Two, to welcome in the new year. Watch the whole show now: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09l1sb8 Subscribe for more from BBC Music: bit.ly/2fKbxWg
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@skiphamilton9669 ай бұрын
This guy defies reality. I've lost about a third of what I had over the years singing in the clubs. George is as good or better than 50 years ago. A monster.
@johnkenniff35066 ай бұрын
Dont sell yourself short , he wasnt doing 4hr gigs 3 times a week like us
@petermacleod24024 ай бұрын
It's A.I are you blind
@stewroo4 ай бұрын
@@petermacleod2402 The hell are you talking about?!
@user-wd7ex4gr6b3 ай бұрын
@@petermacleod2402: Don't start!! 🙄🤨
@abelharainha07203 ай бұрын
@@petermacleod2402E você acha mesmo que um cantor dessa magnitude precisa de IA??
@richardcochrane19665 ай бұрын
Delighted to say the talented George is still with us - he turned 79 in October....."If it wasn't for you, there would be no me!" What a beautifully humble phrase!
@daylahollanda785622 күн бұрын
Ascutado bem
@theloyalone7129 ай бұрын
Never heard anyone sound so good in their 70’s, he hit them high notes as well as he did when he was in his 20’s
@user-km9nv2gn1l7 ай бұрын
Very true dear
@aglairbandeira34196 ай бұрын
@@user-km9nv2gn1lr de
@rob-c.20 күн бұрын
I’d add Little Richard to the list
@deanolaurence39323 жыл бұрын
The voice is still on point over 40 years later
@lpl4332 жыл бұрын
That's out of it!🔥
@matiu113 сағат бұрын
And the rest
@mjs28c3 жыл бұрын
All these years later.....and he can still sing it in the original key. I'm impressed all over the place. And he looks like he's having a great time, too! Good for him!!!
@ethanoreilly20023 жыл бұрын
His voice is so powerful it hasn't even aged since the track was layed down in 1974!!!
@matth1j3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I hadn't seen this before, and was expecting age to have taken its toll, as it has (understandably) on many singers from that era, and later. Plus he's singing live - there's often a big difference between a track that's come out of the recording studio and a live version of it. So what he does here is fantastic. And well done Jools for bringing it to us.
@TheRiobal2 жыл бұрын
I remember i was in barcelona spain when i heard him on the juke box great musical soul george mc crae god bless
@renaissanceman1652 жыл бұрын
@@matth1j When the person lives a clean life and keeps his voice in condition, then vocal longevity is realized. Also the falsetto style in which he sings is key in maintaining the range and quality of his great natural tenor voice. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
@renaissanceman1652 жыл бұрын
You never realize how much charisma, and stage presence, many veteran singers from classic recordings had until you actually see them perform live. Always impressive. Great vocals, and great performance. Check it Out! Ciao!!!
Wow, his voice is still just as pristine. Love this song…😌
@conceicaoaparecida355711 ай бұрын
Alanpatrych mas quê charme tanto ele como você meu gato é muito talento na vós nas músicas 🎶 🎶 🎶 é só sucesso...éu não sabia quê fosse dele a cantar estás música 🎶 🎶 🎶 éu adorei então quê tal um brinde meu amigo..então quê Deus te abençoe sempre desta sua nova amiga Estrela da Conceição beijos👄💋👄🎵💕🎶🎶💘🎼🎼👍👋👋👋
@bluesmama3726 Жыл бұрын
This brought me to tears when he gave the song to us. Such a talented artist and beautiful soul.
@user-wd7ex4gr6b3 ай бұрын
Did you know that Harry Wayne Casey, of KC and the Sunshine Band, wrote this song for George?! Harry mentions it in an interview.
@nicknicholas31863 жыл бұрын
Holy shit. I'm 72 and George gotta be my age. He's from Tampa Florida . Saw him in clubs summer of 1974. Who woulda thunk he'd be doing this 45 years later. This actually gave me goose bumps..wow.
@m.t.69693 жыл бұрын
He's 76. He was born October 1944
@m.t.69693 жыл бұрын
The guy said, "George gotta be his age." I was referring to now, like he was. Not 2018. I don't think he was either. Talking about Nick, that is.
@ClaudiaDiaz-qj5pj3 жыл бұрын
Jajajajajja share your number "sugar daddy"
@sharonkutz82723 жыл бұрын
Sounds like yesterday day.
@elainebines68033 жыл бұрын
He still has the voice - Tom Jones and Smokey Robinson in same category
@harrybear1934 жыл бұрын
His voice suit and style is like fine wine never ages
You know if you're on the Jules Holland Show, you're a legend! What a great voice even 50 years on from the original hit. This song is a classic, classics never fade! His voice is still so good! Amazing 👏 🙏 ❤❤❤
@brenthasboro57097 ай бұрын
A performer who is proud of pleasing his audience. Spectacular!!!!
@adriannewman58816 жыл бұрын
this is old school showing what its all about, rock on George.
@theodorejackson16944 жыл бұрын
Awesome song, love it.
@lourdessilva50384 жыл бұрын
Continua linda essa música como sempre!🤩😘😘😍😍
@magnificentmuttley1543 жыл бұрын
*@Adian Newman* D*** straight. No one does it like original performers of 70s Soul. Esp George & Gwen McCrae. No tellin' how mant times Ive heard _Let Me Be Your Rockin' Chair,_ but I never knew that was her! ! And shes had a terrific career in Soul music too, all on her own 🤗
@hermanman82353 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! simply WOW!!! 🌞
@Table-Top5 жыл бұрын
Real Music. If there world is still here in 500 years time, they'll still be playing this song.
@aaronp64763 жыл бұрын
44 years on (at the time) and both George and the song sound as good as ever. Good on him!
@ISVVVc6283 жыл бұрын
It's great how he's interacting with his audience.
@EmmaPeelman3 жыл бұрын
Was he singing Rock Me Baby to Jose Feliciano at 3:42?
@rodjohnston29704 жыл бұрын
I was delighted to be in the audience that night the show was recorded
@fontybits2 жыл бұрын
For me, George stole the show that night!
@garymilligan35832 жыл бұрын
Prove it
@andrewrodriguez25052 жыл бұрын
@@fontybits pppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp
@joaoluizpaixao16982 жыл бұрын
@@fontybits e sempre e
@alexanderphillips32012 жыл бұрын
So lucky man
@Iseeit4u4 жыл бұрын
One of the best live performances! I usually prefer the original recording but this is excellent. Glad to see he still has it!
@sampuatisamuel97853 жыл бұрын
George certainly can sing
@JoseAugusto-uc4kd3 жыл бұрын
.Sem igual !
@Leandro-X.20242 жыл бұрын
BIG FACTS!
@edgilmour35862 жыл бұрын
I totally agree with you 👍🏻
@andymccall6861 Жыл бұрын
That’s the beauty of real musicians, they enhance not hide…
@guntherschwarzenberger1533Ай бұрын
1974 - ist das lang her - mein erstes Schuljahr - und der Song ist heute immer noch ein Hammer und absolut Zeitlos - DANKE George
@maabbott34223 жыл бұрын
I loved this song in the 70 he has still got it that voice
@neneshubby5 жыл бұрын
Dude still looks and sounds good after all these years
@Alex-gn9px3 жыл бұрын
great funky version of 2018, George is 75 years old and is still rocking. Who is listening in 2020?
@judithkleimann24653 жыл бұрын
31.10.2020
@judithkleimann24653 жыл бұрын
31.10.2020
@secretsquirrel89033 жыл бұрын
19.11.2020, 21:18 👍
@jonnifjader3 жыл бұрын
"Who is listening"? What kind of question is that??
@susanleitch86493 жыл бұрын
To George MacRea...Rock your baby? I'll be listening when I'm dead!
@touraneindanke2 жыл бұрын
‘Without you there would be no me’ RESPECT for your audience.....George your AWESOME. Thanks very much
@jeffswanson459411 ай бұрын
I just met George on Eagle Beach 🏝️ in Aruba 🇦🇼 and he sang a brief rendition of Happy Birthday to my Wife Edina! Thank you George! It was a pleasure meeting you and your lovely Wife!
@walsingham-xxiii4 жыл бұрын
Human beings are rather wonderful when we try.
@williampeters54464 жыл бұрын
Damm still hits those high notes damm that’s impressive
@RedtheCat2014Ай бұрын
Brings back fond memories of the summer of '74!!! God, what a great time to be alive
@neilshots Жыл бұрын
Oh my god, how good is that, a classic and what a voice he has. Loved what Jules Holland and the band did with this.
@niltoncampelo78825 жыл бұрын
I listened to George Mc Rae singing this song 44 years ago on the radio and he continues with the same timbre of voice. Amazing!
@jkidthunder19903 жыл бұрын
Me too....
@leetownhill94053 жыл бұрын
I've probably watched this video about 44 times now. Just like Mr McCrae, this doesn't get old!
@rosecanjura97993 жыл бұрын
I have been dancing to his song since a child, it warms my heart!!
@mairamedeirosperes37853 жыл бұрын
REALLY... WONDERFUL..
@danomfragsal58823 жыл бұрын
Agree, he´s amazing
@LuisGalvan53M6 жыл бұрын
He still sounds great after all theses years.
@ayosilva6 жыл бұрын
Yes he does!
@sydnaqci47895 жыл бұрын
Sounds Same some 1974... 45. Years ago wow
@patriciaalston76235 жыл бұрын
Yes he does and even more sexy sensual handsome looking, just being honest.
@lourdessilva50384 жыл бұрын
Exatamente!
@djwillmanofhouse4 жыл бұрын
Still got that ahhhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaa I know his shit is still on point
@SonicAxiom4 ай бұрын
So grateful and proud to have been given the opportunity to record George in my studio in 2009 ("Time for a change", re-issues of his greatest hits). Such a talented, humble and warm-hearted human being! It was a pleasure to work with him and an unreal experience hearing him sing live over the studio monitors (solo'ed) while seeing him perform behind the studio room window. All the best, George!
@georgiethumbs2438 Жыл бұрын
This guy deserved a lot more hit songs
@hazzard87606 жыл бұрын
Amazing thing was in 1974 no-one took him seriously with his one solitary hit but look at him now.. a class act... Well done George
@gabrielesohnle14934 жыл бұрын
Awesom🤩
@mrcosta69634 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about?? George´s music career is much more than one hit wonder - check www.discogs.com/artist/87814-George-McCrae
@mrcosta69634 жыл бұрын
This other song, for example kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXO6hGZ4f7iBqrM
@icontrolmyownguns20964 жыл бұрын
KC and the sunshine band wrote this song, and it was probably why he only had this one hit, because he was not a song writer. He is a hell of a singer though.
@rodrixrodrix35854 жыл бұрын
@@icontrolmyownguns2096 😯😉👏
@robwyllie38565 жыл бұрын
This was my grandma's favorite song. She had a really difficult life (unfortunately, her alcoholism and mental illness brought quite a lot of hardship during my mother's childhood), but as a grandmother, she was the most wonderful human alive- even with her problems. Her birthday was Valentine's Day. She passed away almost 4 years ago. For so long this song was unlistenable. It was masochistic to listen to. But now I feel nothing but joy from it. Thank you George, for making an old woman happy, and for making me see that we shouldn't concentrate on death and sadness. Life's a garden, dig it. This song's for you, Patty.
@udoka964 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful comment, thank you for sharing
@akbarsaopaulo4 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqPbnqWqhpysi5I
@erikdesuim89553 жыл бұрын
Esse canto ainda é vivo sim ou não fala pra mim em português
@garyhoffman55293 жыл бұрын
Sharing is what it's all about...to survive yourself.
@KathleenMcCormickLCSWMPH3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful sentiment. Those in our life who were troubled could still bring us great joy...this is a testament to them.
@marco.scaligeri10 ай бұрын
Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band did such a great job writing and producing this early disco tune
@erezbatish Жыл бұрын
What a great performer!
@TheNgandrew6 жыл бұрын
Surely everything about him, his dress and his performance is the definition of cool.
@soulpaua20975 жыл бұрын
So cool, he's a breeze. Haha
@flavioaparecido1915 жыл бұрын
Muito bon valeu
@xxxthzin32865 жыл бұрын
Bela bela muito bela
@claytonbrown66646 жыл бұрын
What a complete showman! I love how he started off just singing, and then got everybody involved halfway through! And even Jools is looking at him in admiration! Utterly brilliant!
@alexandredionisiomilanez39853 жыл бұрын
Caramba !!! Que saudades dessa epoca que existiam artistas de verdade como Georje Maccrae com suas cançoes maravilhosas !!!
@user-fe5qs7gp8j5 ай бұрын
É verdade , agente era feliz e não sabia .😢
@truckinfam22072 ай бұрын
Graduated High School 1973. 1974 this song came out and really blew my mind. “Rock Your Baby”. Been Rocking since. I’m 69 now and still at.
@basitk124 жыл бұрын
Legend. All these new gen singers aren't even 1% of these classic artists.
@teresadbrownbrown37853 жыл бұрын
I. Agree the younger generation music is 0
@adelarlavoie2292 жыл бұрын
Beautifus j aim
@adelarlavoie2292 жыл бұрын
😉💚❤
@richardwallace2902 жыл бұрын
Definitely they try with all their might but still wont get close to legends like George,could listen to this song non stop every single day
@nickdowsett2266 жыл бұрын
This is great. Sent me to bed with a smile on my face.
@BugzKiller6 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm....well ok then!!
@christinebout21896 жыл бұрын
Nick Dowsett i f
@thegirlinquestion5 жыл бұрын
cute
@patriciaalston76235 жыл бұрын
Hope you didn't go to bed alone.😉
@cristoph21828 ай бұрын
Great sound, great voice, great performance.
@christopherwest45806 ай бұрын
Wow,his voice has hardly changed since the 70,s what a legend.Classic songs never age.
@nigelwebb20436 жыл бұрын
he had the audience in the palm of his hand
@lutherbuckhurst38876 жыл бұрын
Wow, wow, George mcCrae still sounds perfect, a pure classy performance, absolutely brilliant.
@clydewebber674Ай бұрын
This song takes me back to my teens I’m know almost 70 yrs young and what a song back then in the day ❤
@olivieroudinot97489 ай бұрын
Superb performance ! I love this melody
@jackflash56595 жыл бұрын
Georgie still has the moves the voice and the fashion.
@rufinojesus88783 жыл бұрын
Boa ...
@mariagonzalez65323 жыл бұрын
That's right!
@MalibuCouture77X6 жыл бұрын
HE STILL GOT IT!
@critter70522 жыл бұрын
Yay, George McCrae! Fab live performance, he's still got those great pipes! Thanks for posting.
@gavc64423 жыл бұрын
Well I have to say it.... He’s definitely still got it!! 😃
@711honved6 жыл бұрын
Great memories of 1974...disco nights & packed dance floors.
@Suzyfromtheblock5 жыл бұрын
711honved yeah the hot steamy sexy sexy seventies ❣️🙏❣️🙏😂😂😂
@samokoro82646 жыл бұрын
given the high pitches in this popular song, i was expecting a croaked, faded and jaded voice. the guy is lucky and gifted, true
@mariahelenaambrosio80324 жыл бұрын
Uau!!! Perfeito
@gersoncarioca48013 жыл бұрын
Unbeliveble 😊The swing is the same!
@Tony-uq4ig3 жыл бұрын
not from this guy
@garyhoffman55293 жыл бұрын
Dig it. Dig it. Dig it.
@garyhoffman55293 жыл бұрын
@@Tony-uq4ig nothin too it
@tedvicarri61532 жыл бұрын
a legend of the 70’s, what a privilege it was to be a teenager in those times ❤️
@winaykumar69882 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song, After so many years he sings way better than many singers today
@mindymartin10244 жыл бұрын
Great song to dance to, and one of my all time favorites. Good to hear George still hitting them high notes! Still loving it!💖💖💖
@ericmoore56793 жыл бұрын
How are you doing today my name is Eric Moore
@paulsimpson14234 жыл бұрын
It looks like George is really enjoying giving this performance and the audience were enjoying it too. Excellent !!!
@heinzappel46026 ай бұрын
Super Hit, habe George persönlich kennengelernt, eine unglaubliche Story, er war in den 80-zigern ziemlich am Boden, beim Essen erzählte ich ihm, daß ich seine erste LP hatte, er glaubte das nicht. Am nächsten Abend brachte ich die LP mit, George signierte diese für meinen " Best Friend ", da war ich richtig stolz! Ein sehr netter Mensch, freundlich und ohne Allüren, sein Lächeln und seine Begeisterung für Fans waren ehrlich!
@richardtorz21643 жыл бұрын
My man George still got it, those suave moves and that golden voice. Freakin love it.
@zed6145 жыл бұрын
This performance is absolute gold. Everyone is totally on point, and everyone is having a grand time. Lovely!
@ollierachnid16636 жыл бұрын
He's got the best stage presence, I love it
@beatrizestrada95028 ай бұрын
I love this song brings back good memories. I listen to it every day to relax me 😂❤
@imrakovac35376 жыл бұрын
goosebumps... chills... anyone?
@charlesgold90164 жыл бұрын
yup with huge smile on my face
@nicknicholas31863 жыл бұрын
Same
@russellshipton91163 жыл бұрын
YES
@rosecanjura97993 жыл бұрын
It is wonderful!! Lets dance baby
@daviddiaz88483 жыл бұрын
Para que te digo que no....si, sí.....
@SydPeppa6 жыл бұрын
Wooow! He still has an amazing voice. 🍻🍻
@xenonaxenona57115 жыл бұрын
Say girly now in wrinkles
@claudiorevoltoso68004 жыл бұрын
wooooow
@lourdessilva50384 жыл бұрын
Linda voz!
@norman9984ne55 ай бұрын
What a showman
@diggity06073 жыл бұрын
What a voice still. He sounds fabulous.
@conrodmatrix6 жыл бұрын
Still at his best after all these years
@lolaymoka6 жыл бұрын
conrodmatrix precioso
@sinbadthesailor20116 жыл бұрын
Probably the best performance on the night
@steveb51116 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree more.
@superdudeo6 жыл бұрын
The only good performance of the night. Shockingly bad this year.
@ethantucker29296 жыл бұрын
Totally correct there
@ploshy6 жыл бұрын
Master Deepak
@silvinadiaz29725 жыл бұрын
Absolutamente
@mikeplatts260311 ай бұрын
absolutely love it. makes me feel 25 again !!!!!
@Christian-rj2yc2 жыл бұрын
That voice has matured like fine wine!
@jayson46023 жыл бұрын
Crazy to see that his performance and the emotion in put in it at his age is way better than what we can see from most so-called "modern" singers 🤗
@amandacoyle17466 жыл бұрын
(Mandy Here) The Real STAR OF THE SHOW x Loved it x
@sharonmcgregor4792 Жыл бұрын
Best enjoyable music clip ever...so much love...
@wendyreeves1961 Жыл бұрын
Just wow !!!
@linzirainbow65776 жыл бұрын
The epitome of absolute joy! An absolute classic that can't fail to make you want to dance
@yvonneanderson70326 жыл бұрын
Linzi Rainbow my thoughts exactly bloody amazing performance
@alcidesmvital87735 жыл бұрын
Yvonne Anderson MK para a
@bertc23145 жыл бұрын
The performance made me happy!!! This was the best I've seen George and Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra tied it together.
@xenonaxenona57115 жыл бұрын
Clap fast clap foyuman
@shellsbignumber25 жыл бұрын
Its insane he can still hit those high notes.
@mickeyjung511223 күн бұрын
Cruising in my 1957 Olds ,the year 1974 this song came on my A.M.radio with only one speaker in dash.Wow! Couldnt wait to hear it again!
@mortenfrosthansen843 жыл бұрын
This is what you for sure can call a evergreen.. And George performs it absolutely amazingly even after almost 50 years
@RonsonDenmark4 жыл бұрын
Damn.. He seems genuine and happy, grateful that people loved and still love this song, still has that smooth and soft bedroom voice, nails the vocals and he is obviously not tired of performing this song.
@grahamfenton91696 жыл бұрын
worked with this legend way back in the 80's when he sold out three nights on the bounce at the club I was dj at .still sounds great to this day .
@leannadeo69576 жыл бұрын
graham fenton your so lucky to have worked with this brilliant artist I'm sure you will never forget such a awesome artist wow lucky man
@garyhoffman55293 жыл бұрын
That's kinda why He sang this song like there were guns pointed at the back of his head...that room was STIFF? I'm freaked out.
@panderson95615 ай бұрын
Came across a video of him performing it live this year...from March IIRC...still sounded just like this and the dude is pushing 80. Amazing.
@mrsuperger54292 жыл бұрын
George reaches that high note ! Well done, sir ! I've loved that song since the 1970's.
@anaitali82563 жыл бұрын
Good Evening Mr McCrae. It is said that within 15 seconds, an audience can assess if the artist is singing the song from their heart. Also, for a song to be truly meaningful the music must compliment the lyrics and the artist must ‘read’ the audience to enhance it further. In this performance, Mr McCrae does all of the above. We salute you.
@dbcopper106 жыл бұрын
25th top selling single of All Time. Good for you, George.
@tammymcbride72523 жыл бұрын
LOVE this song and you still got it bud!! Fantastic!
@WillesdenHerald3 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best KZbin videos of all time. OF ALL TIME! Hootenanny!
@Moyet5 жыл бұрын
What a wonderfull man!! And the voice got it,after all these years!
@camillej.robinson38165 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC!!!
@kerrygrant8483 Жыл бұрын
Still sounds great George…a pure classic…rock you baby x❤
@sharonmcgregor4792 Жыл бұрын
Listen to this every day...love it...
@fishkettle5866 жыл бұрын
Wow! He's still got it - the man who brought disco to the world. Terrific!
@RashidWilliamsR-MAN5 жыл бұрын
All Hail The Man Who Started Disco,,Much Respect For This Song.😊
@carlosalbertoteschguimarae70053 жыл бұрын
Olha o swing do cara ,a elegância, e o melhor de tudo ,a voz ! Essa geração é pra ser reverenciada mesmo! Só tem foda ! Você escuta os "artistas" de hoje ,da vontade de chorar de vergonha! O cara canta muito.
@BENjamin39313 жыл бұрын
Still loving this song..
@MAPPAZ5 жыл бұрын
Great voice after all these years...
@onthedry83864 жыл бұрын
well well one of the best live performance in a long long time
@pivotset210 ай бұрын
What a great performance, thanks George.
@sharonmcgregor4792 Жыл бұрын
Just love this...with so much love and gratitute from George...with all his fans with him...hes a marvel...love him...x
@chickenfeetfordinner58043 жыл бұрын
Wow ,how good is he ! He is in his 70s.Just great !