I'm On The Road - Partridge Family

[@johnlorican]

I've always thought this was a very underrated Partridge Family song. It's one of my favorites from their first LP. The soaring vocals on it are great. It's a shame it only appeared in one episode - and abbreviated at that. It's GREAT that you creatively put the entire song with additional footage. Way to go!

[@Denise-r4i]

Loved all there songs

[@WARDMAN3]

Definitely one of the best Mann/Weil songs from their catalogue. Great melody and great studio musicians. I make no bones about how much I love glossy well produced pop of the 60's 70's and 80's. The Partridge Family had the top writers and musicians of that era.

[@dirkdigglerpimp]

Growing up I spent Friday nites with a special aunt & she always watched the Partridge Family with me. She just passed away this morning so these songs bring back sweet but painful memories. God bless you Aunt Nell.

[@rosegreen9911]

David Cassidy you are very missed. RIP sweet man. Thank you for your beautiful voice and the joy you spread throughout the world ❤

[@CreoleCW]

Mark, I have to tell you, every time I play this clip and read your tribute to your friend, I cry. Can't say enough how it touches me on so many levels. I was born the same year as your friend, I was a Partridge geek -- had all the LPs and played "Brown Eyes" on the piano at my 6th grade recital). I've let a lot of my adult life slip by without sharing my musical gifts with the world, and that's about to change. Thanks both to you, Mark, and to PF4ever for posting this great song.

[@spudd777]

David Cassidy came to our city and performed. It was awesome. People were throwing 45's at him with hits from the 70's.

[@PrincePurple]

This was always a FANTASTIC SONG! The way this song slides into the chorus is phenomenal ("settle up before I settle down"...just love that). And then the chorus itself is great. Easily The Partridge Family's best song. Thanks so much for this.

[@PamelaRP]

One of the best songs of the entire series. Pretty song and means a lot about their life and traveling from gig to gig.

[@loripoole48]

One of the best PF songs. Please don't ever stop putting PF out there for us to see. It's great that we can see these videos and listen to the music, it brings back alot of memories.

[@billswigart6536]

One of their best songs, brings me back to a wonderful time

[@MichaelAndrewAndersonJr]

To the late Cynthia Weil,I salute you because you and Barry Mann did good Partridge songs. This is my favorite songs that's on my Partridge Family playlist.

[@punchcar]

Also note "to be lovers" David does sing in the song, but only at midpoint. When they found out he can sing, this song was a testing point. He sings the part "a shadow's tree that's branches will not grow. A beautiful valley filled with sand." Then it goes back to Bahler's vocal. "I'm on the road was in 2 episodes, this one and the episode starring Ray Bolger.

[@bridgetd7390]

This is one of best song of the PF !

[@squonk86]

Have you seen they redid this with David actually singing this and it's on here and sounds better with David's voice.

[@malcolmyost7794]

Always enjoyed there songs made me feel really glad I grew up with the Partridge Family I miss there music. 😢

[@squonk86]

Did you see they remixed this with David actually singing this great song and sounds great

[@evewrites3]

Love this beautiful song.

[@TheCatgirl6]

What can I say that hasn't already been said here? This is beautiful, bouncy pop music at its exuberant best. I was 12 when the Partridge Family TV show debuted, and this song made me fall in love with the music and the series. I completely share PrincePurple's delight with the way the lyric "...to settle up before I settle down..." takes the chorus soaring off into the clouds. A brilliant piece of ear candy.

[@Huggy1959]

David became the lead for the group, but it is interesting to hear what it's like without him. One of my very favorite PF songs, and also one of the most obscure.

[@Carsurgeon]

Probably my favorite Partridge Family tune. These videos are awesome.........:)

[@michaelmccormack494]

Rest now, Cyn!! This was the freedom anthem of '69-'70... Where you have gone they know this one very, very well.

[@lesliematyas1921]

this is just a fantastic group....love the selection of songs and the entire melody....and a pretty good tv show .

[@teresavale2517]

My FAV is the one with the WHALES. A tearjerker!!!

[@unwindzen]

This song always took me on a road trip when I heard it. I can picture shady country roads and fields...

[@calvinbears]

What a beautifully produced piece of music. And I believe it was recorded in MONO to boot. The good old days when talent trumped technology, no computers to save your butt.

[@7beers]

What a song. What a song.

[@ginnyl.6818]

I like it! Sounds great! The PF band looks good too. Thanks, David is always fantastic! :D

[@squonk86]

This was before David sang lead but they have an updated version with David singing

[@squonk86]

This was before David sang lead but they have an updated version of David singing this and sounds great

[@fgldnglbs]

For some reason, this one's been on my mind lately. An underrated gem from Barry and Cyndi. Too bad Barry hasn't been on the road very much. Among the old "Brill Building" gang, he airs his songs as well as Carole does hers.

[@Amadeus1066]

One of my very favorite Partridge Family songs!!

[@ahfaxthis]

David doesn't actually sing on this song, just shirley. It's an odd fact but true... I love this music and all that the partridge family show did for us. WOW.. memories...I was an infant...in a box at times, but an infant back then. HOOTIE HOOT !

[@MKIVWWI]

Tom and John Bahler did tons of back-up singing for various artists, and fronted a sort-lived Summer of Love group called "The Love Generation" in 67-68. Had only one fair-sized hit, "Groovy Summertime", but released 3 albums. By the way, Chris #1 was sure a cutie!

[@ericbarash8496]

Have a happy and safe memorial day weekend anywhere that you may be traveling on the road.

[@barrygibbfan2010]

Chris is a riot in this. That is just so funny. Who knew he was so into it?

[@LamontHolmes-uv6us]

Great song!

[@Avcneto]

Na minha adolescência eu assistia todos os episódios da família Dó-Ré-Mi (Brasil) ou Partridge Family (EUA). Não lembro deste episódio, mas adoro essa música. Sou fã deles até hoje!!...

[@singmedavid]

I enjoyed this a lot! Thanks!

[@punchcar]

Since songs were produced by Wes Ferrell, this song was supposed to be recorded by the Cowsills (They were suppose to be the cast in the series). Wes produced several Cowsills recordings. This recording doesn't include David Cassidy in the vocal. It was finished before they discovered David can sing. (note the staged recording session). Great song, great production.

[@Bruce-k7u]

Another great Wrecking Crew masterpiece

[@michaelhayes1340]

Beautiful

[@memphistenn77]

great songs love them all!!!!!!!!

[@breezy501]

I love your editing!

[@thomasjohnson3179]

My favorite Partridge Family song

[@xtopheralanfoster3964]

BRILLIANT !

[@auggdogrules]

have to admit,like this song,reminds me of my 4th grade year.cowsills i believe are the singers on this !

[@JamesTKirkCobain]

I read that kid Jeremy Krebs the one playing the drums was such an out of control kid, that he use to kick David Cassidy in the shins and freak out and throw stuff around and that`s why they got rid of him. LOL!

[@joseluischambi1420]

Wow . Beautiful Susan.

[@ginnyl.6818]

Shirley driving the bus! Cool! Rueben waving on the car along side the bus trying to get their attention to stop the bus.

[@HattieLovesCattie]

I think this is my fav P F song along with the Albeq one.

[@signalstatstevedouglas1387]

studio singer robin ward is doing most of the lead on this cool song.

[@marymccarthy8253]

Hello, I knew our David , he was under great amount of stress! He tried , to be the sunshine boy every one knew! But it was very hard to keep it up always! "No one is perfect all the time! And also, It's been told , David didn't get the complete work up he really needed! I guessed, him trying to pay his bills, all that was in his, he really didn't have the time ! He had to tour! And every thing asked of him! Then we all know by, he was in a very stressful situation, in the marriage he chose ,😢 he was so lonely 😢 I wish God had brought him what he really needed 😢 I will for ever pray for his soul, pray for his whole family's personal pain they feel and go through. I admire their strength ❤ I love them all❤ always ❤ I PRAY ALL THE TIME, GOD KEEP THEM ALL SO CLOSEST TO HIS HEART AND SWEET ARMS ❤ AND WITH ALL THAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS WORLD NOW, BE SAFE ❤ I LOVE YOU ALL ,ALWAYS ❤MARY

[@AmazingG07]

I'm sorry about your loss, but I'm sure she enjoyed spending Friday nights watching the show with you as much as you did.

[@lydialilli1298]

GREAT SONG!

[@DaveWollenberg]

Background singers in the spotlight!

[@Drillin4Oil]

I just love Jeremy at 1:28. Now THAT'S acting! hehe

[@osvaldoe]

I recently discovered after having and listening to the "The Patridge Family Album" after all these years that this was one of the songs that was actually MONO. i coudn't believe it. I guess it was so expertly recorded that with the masterfully layered vocals that I never noticed until I got the CD 30 years later. What I'd like to know is if the DVD version of this song that I assume this video is taken from is in stereo?

[@GailPerrins]

Ilove this song wish I could goon the road

[@USAGlobalVideoCorp]

Recorded Without David Cassidy. Before he talked Wes Farell into letting him sing. Initially, they wanted him to lip-sync to the studio singers. It sounds to me like The 5th Dimension.

[@punchcar]

You are right!!! Wes Farrell also produced the Fifth Dimension albums..

[@ericbarash8496]

It sounds like Shirley Jones and the Wrecking Crew.

[@AllenJones-w3p]

On PF recordings, Shirley sang backup along with members of the Wrecking Crew.

[@jpsned]

Funny how at the beginning of the clip they're all in position to play their instruments, but when the song starts, they're just singing.

[@TotoFrancey]

David Cassidy and Shirley Jones never sang on this track. This was one of the two songs recorded before it was "agreed" that Jones and Cassidy were "allowed" to sing on the television show.

[@squonk86]

Sorry but if you Goggled it Shirley did sing on all the songs including this one and you can hear her voice

[@Ruteger700]

I agree with trevor40... Don't care who composed or sang this song. I feel better after listening :)

[@talos41]

I still like this song...

[@richardmonteforte9059]

Shirley Jones was the prettiest mom on TV growing up

[@AustinHook-x2p]

Good one

[@YRNGHFAN2]

The beginning of the "great hair cut" of David Cassidy... what year?

[@jimmoore4793]

Is it me or is everyone disappointed that most of their songs are 2:15 or so seconds because they had to slip into the time alloted in the show. I think some could have been extended on the album or KZbin

[@traceyd7]

I threw out all my old books, cards, posters, boxes of 16 magazines....how I regret it now.

[@fluffandskipper]

The sexiest lip sync ever!!!! However, I love David's voice best.

[@HayleyMills-vi1yr]

How many Partridge songs did Barry & Cindy write anyway?

[@guyrfurneaux1742]

Like Brand New Me track with the Partridge Family in circus style clothing im an operating theatre in Series 1.. where they came into contact with a skunk. Bathed in tomato.juice.. song so good.. by David

[@dreamglir808]

r u the real, the REAL, partridge family?

[@VallinSFAS]

THE GREATEST! And why I do what I do!

[@marktubeie07]

David must have hated lip-syncing to another guys voice - namely the talented Tom Bahler... Nice job on this video!

[@TirdadGharib-gz5my]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aggiesjc]

I don't really hear David Cassidy's voice in this song like I can in the other PF songs. Is his voice being used here?

[@SylvieDrancourt-r7d]

❤❤❤❤Sylvie france

[@fairfax1960]

Why is the action running twice as fast as the words and music?

[@lutherholcomb7992]

This must been before David Cassidy started singing with his own voice instead of sinking

[@vjdeloach]

❤

[@tomlynch42]

I used to leave my bass rig on stand by all the time. Always thought that it was on the fritz! Danny, I think Keith flipped the toggle switch to stand by to make you look bad. Typical front man...

[@EddieJames1000]

who sings the lead vocals on this song cause i no its not david

[@jaredjlinden]

Cassidy did have a very good voice, but that's not him on this song. In the very early episodes, the producers didn't realize his abilities, so the Bahler Brothers sang lead. This is stated in the Partridge Family Album (a great book, if you're a fan, BTW). David also doesn't sing lead on "To Be Lovers" and "I Really Want To Know You". And honestly, if you really listen, this doesn't sound anything like Cassidy.

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

what episode

[@joeschmoe373]

I don't know who is singing this but i doubt it's even David's voice.

[@breezy501]

Nope, not his. The show started out not using his voice, but they switched to him, and the rest is history!

[@bigeorge5078]

Its a catchy pop song...but i'st what the Partridge Family would have sounded like if they hadn't had David singing lead vocals. It has a very generic pop sound. Its David Cassidy's vocals that gave the Partridge Family their unique sound.

[@cossack207]

well this was the only song i think that david didn't sing--oh yes this was magic!!!!!!!!!!too bad its not like this today!

[@Nasamike]

My guess is that David and Shirley do not actually sing on this track.

[@CheapThrillWatches]

I'm so desperate for more PF, I'd take a Netflix reboot. (minus the killing and drug chapos)

[@soundvisionary13]

This is crap! Watch a minute and the video suddenly stops with a message that says:This video is no longer available because the KZbin account associated with this video has been closed. It should say that FIRST instead of lulling you into the song for a minute then suddenly stopping. Also the video is WAAAY out of sync with the song. Basically...SKIP THIS VIDEO! IT DOESN'T WORK!

[@breezy501]

Oh no, all these vids are out of sync! Boo hoo!