It’s a Good Thing We’ve Been SINGING the WRONG Lyrics to this 70s Hit ALL ALONG! | Professor of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the STRANGEST song of the 70s and 80s?

[@TerrickTerran]

Somebody's Watching Me, Mr. Frump in the Iron Lung, Disco Duck

[@christineml1476]

"Tarzan Boy" Baltimora

[@peterd.9978]

Whip It!

[@karmab4391]

In A Gadda Da Vida - Iron Butterfly

[@shanestewart4814]

The first strange song I can recall is Blondie's Rapture. That was the weirdest rap at the end of the song.

[@christineml1476]

Harold couldn't be more right when he said "we can't allow our society to go to hell in a handbasket". Music is a true unifier - doesn't matter age, race, gender - we can find commonality in music.

[@Whisper_292]

Amen, sister!

[@vanessahenry7238]

AMEN! I can honestly say, Music is WHY I am still alive and here - Nothing else!

[@ProfessorofRock]

It's the great connector!

[@mikenixon2401]

Agreed. Even among preferred styles, music has a common bond.

[@chrispfeifer7628]

We only need to live and let live. We are all Americans regardless of whether you are Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist or even the The Flying Spaghetti Monster. There's room for us all. We don't have to agree, we only have to respect the rights of others.

[@carlacook5181]

I teared up when he started talking about picking up that woman’s things and then sitting with her and praying with her, I wish her well, bless him for being so kind.

[@stormfield9431]

Harold is proof that some of the Peace and Love generation, really were and still are about Peace and Love. God Bless him. Nameste!

[@castielsgranny4308]

✌️☮️🕊️💕💖💞

[@RickDeevey]

I knew the lyric was “take that pearl”. I could hear it. But I thought the reference was Shakespearian. From “Hamlet”, where the pearl is dropped into the goblet to either detect poison or nullify it. It didn’t save Hamlet’s mom (nor his stepdad/uncle). I thought the message was “Don’t be distracted by the wine, it’s poison, don’t drink it. Spill it out and take the pearl. Go for what’s valuable. Life is short.” That sort of thing…

[@Code.Name.V]

That is a magnificent interpretation.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

OMG, we read that in English class!

[@RickDeevey]

I chose…. wisely.

[@63rambler66]

Throw the wine, save that pearl! Toss the wine, keep that pearl!

[@keithhayes844]

Maybe you give WAR too much credit

[@tammyjohnson8150]

Growing up in 60’s and 70’s was so much fun. And so different from today. But the spirit of the time will never end! As long as we keep the music alive!🎶🦋

[@zeddeka]

It was 50 - 60 years ago. As long as as 1900 was from 1960. Or 1910 was from 1970. Naturally, things are going to be very different in such a big period of time.

[@tammyjohnson8150]

@@zeddekaTotally NOT even the point of this video or what I said! It was about the MUSIC! Yes the times have changed…and they should! I was young then. And shouldn’t we have fun and good memories of our youth? I’m not hatin’ on the change of music! Hell I live with a musician who has been changing’ it up his whole life. Don’t hate on me for lovin’ my memories….or the music then. I never said I didn’t love the music of today! I only hope that you will have as many good memories and as much fun as I did and do still! Am I supposed to just stop enjoying my life and memories because it was a long time ago? Progress not Perfection!

[@bjs301]

Amazing. I've been hearing this song for over 50 years, and always heard, "spill the wine, dig that girl". I bet even today most of my old buddies still sing it that way. Of course in 1970 a teenage kid had no access to most song lyrics. There was no internet, nobody circulated lyrics, and if any magazine printed them, nobody read it. And if you didn't own the album, you probably only heard the song on your car radio without headphones.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TB6791]

Not only that, but "Dig" was a very commonly used phrase back then as well... so it totally fits. I'll never not sing it other than Dig that girl dig that girl... Spill the wine!!

[@archivist17]

Should a just rung Eric, like Bruce did! 😂

[@RobertL_0563]

​@@archivist17?

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@TB6791 True

[@drummermomcjs]

I love the story the drummer told and what he said about how we cannot treat people awful like what was done to the woman of his story. I love his attitude, great video.

[@gradybird3336]

Great statement-"What a time the '60's and '70's were." I couldn't agree more. I sure wish we had music like that today!

[@ShaunHensley]

Music was the only thing the Boomers got right

[@jcbulldog533]

Far from it,we got a lot of things right!!

[@juliesharp9981]

Don't fall into the establishment's trap by thinking that everyone of a certain age thinks/does the same things. It's just a way to divide and conquer us. The same way your and every other generation is offered up for derision. People are individuals but it suits those in power to distract us into fighting each other instead of them.

[@LeoLover-l9e]

I would hate to be young today! We had some awesome music 🎶

[@jcbulldog533]

@@LeoLover-l9e We most certainly did!! As you know it was so awesome & amazing that it's used on many Commercials,not to mention several remakes of our great music!! My grown sons sometimes can't believe how many songs are remakes or have the same riffs.. They're like Mom you know your music,I'm like yes indeed

[@sportster88]

Harold has a big heart, I love how he helped that lady and prayed with her after her stuff got ran over in the street!

[@josephkerska6357]

Harold Ray Brown is a gift. We should all try harder to be like him.

[@melindaatha2665]

Absolutely

[@michaelheath312]

Old hippies black and white Right on !

[@jeremyhoke8186]

The world needs more people with Harold 's sense of humanity. His words take me back to a time when I thought the world was going to turn out a lot better than it is in the present day.

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's the man!

[@bradley-eblesisor]

Absolutely, Amen!!! That was a beautiful way to put a sad sentiment. We can, and I believe will do better, going forward.🙏🏻

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such an optimistic guy.

[@thomaswoitekaitis8977]

It's been hijacked, we have to realize a bunch of things that were viewed as progressive and inclusive ruined a lot of things, it's going to be a hard bitter pill to swallow for some, but it's the truth.

[@justanamerican9024]

If the me of 1969 could be interviewed he would say that when we let the WWII generation phase out and we take over, it would be soo much better on every level. Jump forward to 2024 and all we were able to muster was a Bill Clinton, George Bush Jr and Donald Trump as leaders . . . The 1969 me would have exploded if he know that!

[@donniemunden3283]

We need more people in this world like Harold Brown.

[@d3w4yn3]

"she didn't have a tan like me..", I love this guy, he's the real deal!!! The world needs more of him!!!

[@RobtRoma]

This might be my favorite interview on this channel. Purely because of Harold’s energy. Awesome 👏

[@vladtheimpala5532]

I remember when Eric Burdon was with War. At first I was disappointed but after I heard that music the disappointment disappeared. I saw them in concert in Spokane and it was a great experience. I never could figure out what that song meant. I thought maybe it was “do I dig that girl?” That didn’t make a whole lot of sense but I ran with it. Even now this 71 year old white boy *(me)* thinks he can dance when I listen to “Slippin’ into Darkness “ or “All Day Music“ or just about any of their songs. I love that music. They do their own thing. They copy no one.

[@SueBHoney-cq8co]

All Day Music, makes me so lonesome for a simpler time in my life....

[@vladtheimpala5532]

@@SueBHoney-cq8co Me too.

[@lorenknowles1521]

I was 16, living in Bakersfield, California. They were playing at an auditorium “pillow concert”, where people brought pillows and blankets and sat on the floor. Spill the Wine went on and on like a 30 minute jam. It was an amazing experience.

[@phatphat7089]

That would be so cool!

[@LMacNeill]

Harold Brown's a character, man. I love his attitude! He sounds like he'd be a hell of a nice guy to hang out with, share a beer and reminisce.

[@shalako1047]

IRONY: Eric Burden has a hit with the Animals called " We Gotta Get Out of this Place." That song becomes the anthem for all the soldiers in Vietnam. Later, he joins a band called..... War!

[@kelf114]

Sky Pilot was their "official" protest song about Vietnam.

[@pembrokelove]

War! Hmmm… what did that end up being good for?

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

@@kelf114- Sky Pilot is an incredible song.

[@Parakeetfriend4215]

​@@pembrokelove Absolutly nothin

[@elainejan]

I loved the Animals and War. I never knew he was in War.

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

I loved this interview! I agree with everything that Harold Ray Brown said. We need to love each other. Come on humanity, we can do this!

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

Love will win...in the end.

[@raywalsh9152]

"... that me, an overfed long-haired leaping gnome ..." Gets me every time.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No kidding.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Wow.

[@keithosterberg]

I thought it was “long haired, noble, fair, leaping gnome. “

[@Frankie5Angels150]

I thought it was “…sleeping gnome…”

[@SKOOKM]

Me too. I like how his mind was blown because he was the star of a movie, not that he was an overfed long-haired leaping gnome.

[@archivist17]

Eric has one of the greatest voices of the era.

[@ProfessorofRock]

So SOULFUL!

[@laurakelley1658]

When I first heard House of the Rising Sun when it came out in 1964(yes, I'm that old), I never imagined a voice so big coming outta that little head. Love you Eric😂❤😊

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s so underrated.

[@paultreadaway102]

Sky Pilot for me epic their last hit for the Animals

[@macgrad1]

@@laurakelley1658, I’m also old enough to remember when ‘House of the Rising Sun’ first came out and I was a teenager in High School. I bought the single and pretty much wore it out. ❤️🤜🏻🤛🏾 🎼☮️🇨🇦

[@NeilCrouse99]

8:17, ... Mr. Brown, ... I have gained a lot of respect for you from your message sir. WE ARE HERE TO HELP OUR FELLOW HUMAN. is basically your message, and I couldn't agree more!!!, ... We need more like you sir ... *: )*

[@hartleycwhite]

Thanks for your great interviews with Eric Burdon and Harold Brown of WAR. Eric Burdon is truly one of the greatest singers of the rock era, whether with the Animals, WAR, or his other bands. WAR is truly one of the best bands of the seventies, but alas highly underrated. I have most of their albums and I appreciate the interviews with two of my favourite musicical heroes.

[@blazerhawkdarren68]

I could listen to Harold all day and never get tired of his stories. Thanks for this Adam.

[@Whisper_292]

Harold is great!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Isn't he great?

[@ProfessorofRock]

I need to release his FULL interview!

[@blazerhawkdarren68]

@@ProfessorofRock do it, that would be great

[@ProfessorofRock]

@@blazerhawkdarren68 Will do!

[@mikepartin571]

Harold Ray Brown, what a wonderful human being. Excellent stories and excellent video as always. Thanks again

[@williamsporing1500]

Harold is the MAN! What a great human being, and he is 100% correct.

[@worldwithout72]

I loved hearing Harold talking about bringing people together. He's so right on when he said politics and religion try to divide us. I'm a Christian who can admit many of my followers are some of the worst in that department. We can all be at peace with and accept one another even if we disagree about things. AMEN Harold.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

This is an election year. Thank you Harold.

[@MUSICDAC]

I'm a believer also. 100 percent.

[@allrequiredfields]

And it's sad how extreme people have gotten on the left and right.

[@stevekluth9060]

Everyone's faith has some of the worst in that department. Even some atheists like me.

[@kurtrich27]

Yes. It’s too bad you can’t have a civil conversation about equality without spinning off into a WAR of words.

[@humanityfighting4apulse378]

I love these guys!!! They made magical and purposeful music together!!! ♥️🤗. I’m very thankful that they got together and shared their passion with us!!!! God rest the souls of those members that have passed! 😇🙏. God bless us all!

[@DankoGreene]

There is so much content on KZbin that it is overwhelming to choose something to watch when you only have an hour to kill. This is a channel that I ALWAYS listen to and or watch. Even if I am not a fan of the band or the song that is featured, the content is always informative, presented well and interesting. Well done!

[@RogueWave2030]

Thanks for explaining my favorite song from that era. Eric Burdon was so dang sexy when he sang that. War had a great way of uniting us and their songs take me right back to LA.

[@ianrobinson4200]

The way it was used in Boogie Nights is genius, love this song. Nothing else like it

[@joshuagibson2520]

Hell fuckin yeah.

[@MustHaveWine]

Absolutely!!!!

[@scottjeune154]

Boogie Nights is secretly a musical. Every song on the soundtrack reflects whats on the screen at the time it plays

[@cynthiachazen3420]

I was once out strolling One very hot summer's day When I thought I'd lay myself down to rest In a big field of tall grass I lay there in the sun And felt it caressing my face As I fell asleep and dreamed I dreamed I was in a Hollywood movie And that I was the star of the movie This really blew my mind The fact that me, an overfed long-haired, leaping gnome Should be the star of a Hollywood movie But there I was I was taken to a place The Hall of the Mountain King I stood high up on a mountaintop Naked to the world In front of Every kind of girl There was long ones, tall ones, short ones, brown ones Black ones, round ones, big ones Crazy ones Out of the middle Came a lady She whispered in my ear Something crazy She said Spill the wine, dig that girl Spill the wine, take that pearl Spill the wine, dig that girl Spill the wine, take that pearl I could feel hot flames of fire roaring at my back As she disappeared But soon she returned In her hand was a bottle of wine In the other, a glass She poured some of the wine from the bottle into the glass And raised it to her lips And just before she drunk it She said Take the wine, take that pearl Spill the wine, take that pearl Take the wine, take that pearl Spill the wine, take that pearl Take that pearl, yeah! It's all good Oh, you got to do it Spill that wine, spill that wine Spill the wine, spill the wine, spill the wine, spill the wine, spill the wine Take that pearl

[@CynthiaVillalpando]

I was on acid several times and listening to this song really took me away

[@ltraina3353]

In the early 90’s, I worked my first restaurant job in Palm Springs, a vegetarian place. I waited on a guy who came in a couple times a week. Parked his Harley on the sidewalk, same order every time. Quiet guy, didn’t say much, always cleaned his plate and tipped well. Almost a year later, my coworker was talking about how Eric Burdon was a regular, and how he always sat at my table. I was kinda stunned, bc I had no clue. I still remember his very particular order after all these years, lol!!

[@Lynnea_Metabasis]

What was it?

[@kurtrich27]

Cool story. Eric has always been one of my favorites.

[@sharibigay4712]

As a youngster I assumed the standing naked before everyone didn't mean physically, but truthfully, being yourself. And that we should all accept each other for what's on the inside.

[@SLynch007]

It could be. A lot of lyrics are metaphorically written, not just to cover up plain speak, but to encourage people to think

[@lsingstock1646]

It's a positive interpretation.

[@ronmckee9019]

Between Professor of Rock, and I have No Clue how you have so much Musical Knowledge. It's almost impossible to know so much. Definitely 1 of my 2 Favorite Music Shows. P.O.R. & Rick Beato. You 2 are just next level awesome.

[@nomasnofuss8393]

Harold is a special man....wish there were more like him ✊👊🤜🏽

[@The1andOnlyCandiceKelly]

There will never be another time like the 60's and 70's. I'm so lucky to have grown up in that era. I thought the strangest song was MacArthur Park sung by Richard Harris. Even though it was made in the late 60's, it's still the strangest song I think I've ever heard.

[@CynthiaVillalpando]

I really liked that song, strange yes.

[@gnsmith4005]

A lot of Steely Dan songs are quite strange.

[@freezer8530]

There's a radio edit of "Spill the Wine" which omits the second verse (and chorus); but back in the day when it was a hit, Casey Kasem (on AT40) would always play the full length version, since that's how it was actually released as a single. "Spill the Wine" was also the third song played on the inaugural broadcast of AT40.

[@ProfessorofRock]

You can always count on CASEY!

[@lsingstock1646]

Radio songs couldn't be over 3 min. Usually 2 1/2+.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

One of the best shows I ever saw was Eric Burton at a show in Hart Plaza, a friend talked me into going wow I was glad he did! This song was the high point of the show, Eric was the ultimate performer and did so spoken word explaining the lyrics and reason. Great to see him again in your interview. Harold Brown made those 200 dollar drums should like a million bucks on this track. WAR could do so many different styles of music, I agree totally underrated!! Great episode!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

He is an AMAZING singer!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

What year was it?

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I believe it was around 1997

[@jimkerrigan1888]

Eric Burdon was great with The Animals love House of Rising Sun then War came along with Eric_ Bam ! another great tune sold millions Ibought my share of both bands had best of War it was well done too I grew up in 60s & 70s music was special choices were all over place Classic R&B_ Folk_Rock Country_Rock Hard_Rock Acid_Rock Rock,_ Metal Not 80s Metal....what A time to be fan of music & radio...

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@jimkerrigan1888 great era indeed, any genre of music could be a hit on any given week and mixture of all styles overlapping was a great time for creative artists!!

[@georgemathie8123]

War are funk legends and were such innovators combining jazz, Latin rhythms and progressive rock into a wonderful blend of melodic feel good music

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Low Rider is a bonafide classic.

[@georgemathie8123]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 absolutely and they have a whole treasure trove of classics

[@kmjr2400]

WAR was an amazing band ! Love all their catalog!!! And I'm a hard rock guy ! Their music crossed over for me BIG TIME !!!

[@ProfessorofRock]

So good!

[@paultreadaway102]

Cross many genres have their Greatest Hits and remixes is brilliant a splash of brilliance they did in 70s and 80s.Summer,Why Can't We Be Friends love Outlaw it rocks the sounds of motorbikes raging a mix of all.A duet with Jose Feliciano in East LA is also amazing

[@kmjr2400]

@@ProfessorofRock yes

[@kmjr2400]

@@paultreadaway102 So true

[@ThePittsburghToddy]

I was kinda sorta dating a girl back in the 90s and “Spill the Wine” came on the radio. Both of us knew each and every word as we sang our hearts out together. At that moment, I was absolutely certain that she was girlfriend material…

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha!

[@cashelrose1]

I love the message of your guest. I wish everyone would listen and pray for goodness and peace ❤

[@claritywellnesscoaching768]

This wise and uplifting man spreading the gospel of love. 😍 I will always think of him when I hear War now.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love him!

[@claritywellnesscoaching768]

@@ProfessorofRock yes. I imagine he has really good vibes :-) I miss California! The UK just doesn't have the same type of mindsets.

[@glenncox9128]

Spill the wine Bake that squirrel!🐿️

[@keekers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RickFruckberry]

You mean it's not "Beat the girl."?

[@glenncox9128]

@@RickFruckberry Only when I’m released to the community on alternating Saturdays.

[@CynthiaVillalpando]

😂😂😂

[@zeeqq105]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JanWilde1]

I loved War! Such a great band! Thanks for that. Eric Burton had such a great voice.

[@ronman5714]

The professor always leaves me with a smile. What an insightful and uplifting video. Harold Brown, thank you for reminding me how a true gentleman behaves. I so appreciate the Professor's hard hard work and passion for it. Amazing content!

[@troykruse5161]

I could listen to Harold Ray Brown all day long. Cool dude!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Isn't he a great guy!

[@LivingInTheKaliYogurt]

I was thought it was "Spill that wine...Milton Berle!" Like they either spilled the wine because they were excited to see Uncle Milty...or they were encouraging Milton Berle to spill the wine. And then I thought, "Man, these hippy dudes were partying with Milton Berle? Man, the 60s & 70s were wild!"

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Haha, I love that!

[@marilynfosseen1541]

That's funny. I used to think Shake Rattle and Roll was Shake Marilyn Monroe.

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

HaHaHa!

[@sgardy69]

@@marilynfosseen1541 😆🤣Now that I never heard, understandable though

[@melindaatha2665]

Baaaahaaaaahaaahaha 😂😂😂

[@michaelrochester48]

What was cool about the song is that Eric Burdon even emulated the sound of bubbly wine with his vocals. Which I thought was kind of cool.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Forsure!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That was such a great move.

[@BaddogSports]

Never had a clue of what they were singing about, but I loved the song anyway!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Cool!

[@Larrylb113113]

"If you remember playing electric football when you were a kid,... you're gonna dig this channel". Now let's talk about a song that refers to an ORGYY ! That has to be the best transition ever Professor of Rock ! 🤣🤣🤣

[@nolies9071]

😂😂😂😂

[@peggyjaeger9280]

🤣🤣

[@mearkitek3773]

This song always took me to another place completely … it still does. Thanks!

[@HermesSonofZeus]

Amazing that you got to interview these guys!

[@kthorsen100]

This is what we need today. Awakening music. Wish we had bands that played rebel music now!

[@RobertL_0563]

Great resurrection of a true classic; Spill The Wine, an amazing song. I can remember hearing this on the radio when it first came out. WAR opened the door for Funk to excel; Eric added that Rock feel with them.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Very cool!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Perfect combo.

[@andreacollum7887]

I loved this song in the '70s and always thought it was "Dig that girl"!

[@lauracook8203]

Same🙋‍♀️

[@Parakeetfriend4215]

Me to and that's how I sung it as a girl. Do I dig that girl, Do I dig that girl. Yeah, I didn't hear words well back then....

[@kindredanastasia]

I was today years old when I learned those were not the lyrics

[@runrig97]

Everyone did, I happened to see some piano sheet music with lyrics early on.

[@karyngreco6299]

I’m glad I’m not the only one!🤦‍♀️

[@johngeoffrion4590]

Prof: Only rock & roll song about an orgy! "Mama Told Me Not To Come" has entered the chat...

[@larrynoe6162]

Three Dog Night

[@Schmitty71]

From the video title, that's what I was expecting it to be! 😂

[@Guitarplayer724]

@@larrynoe6162Done first by Eric Burden and the Animals in 1967.

[@lightyear999]

Written by Randy Newman.

[@Melissa-y2u]

Epic comment!

[@victorlewis3251]

I saw Eric with the original Animals, the Eric Burdon Band and with other bands in the ´80s and ´90s, but my favorite concerts were with him and War. They were phenomenal! All the members were superb, every show, every song. I got to speak with him after one concert. I told him how great his performance was, and he APOLOGIZED for not being at his best because of, ¨...this damn phookin´ virus.¨ Unbelievable. He´d been fantastic! I shouldn´t admit this, but after two of their concerts, I stole his tambourine. I know, pretty much of a jerk move, but I wanted a part of him as a keepsake. My ex-wife threw them away about 10 years afterwards. That´s one of the reasons she´s my ex-wife. 😉

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

As a young kid in the 70s I lived in Longmont and Commerce City Co. I had a chopper bicycle. Me and my friends would ride around and WAR was our soundtrack! I REALLY miss how life was in the 70s/80s/and even most of the 90s. For the most part we were MLKs dream. EVERYONE pretty much got along regardless of what color you were. Then a paradigm shift happened and everything went down the crapper. That's why a lot of us old cats still get along so well while the youth are completely divided (by nefarious design). Old music is a great unifier for those of us that lived back then! I've been asked by people why, as an older white dude, why I listen to Old Skool, and some stuff into the 2000s, rap. Music doesn't know color!! Thank you Professor for keeping the music of my youth alive!! JJ -South Alabama

[@sandys6510]

Colorado? What a great place in time!

[@IsraelLong131]

Well said. born in 60. Same era. I'm a musician and have played and recorded with countless musicians and bands of every genre(ok maybe not EVERY genre)i love and respect and appreciate almost all the music of the world(notice i said almost). Color or race has never been a problem. I love the diversity and the way we can all communicate thru musical expression and feeling. It is the one ultimate unifyer imo.

[@keithgriffiths9864]

I know a black musician, older than me, I'm 63yrs. He hates the way black music has gone with the rap. Jazz, disco and Motown was the best.

[@jesseostone386]

This song has the BEST flute accompaniment of any song in the last few decades! Love it!👍🏼🎶🎵🎶

[@marktait2371]

same and traffic john barleycorn

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

The flute works best in early 70s music.

[@Frankie5Angels150]

I had heard that it was a young Ian Anderson on the flute but never confirmed it either way.

[@riseofdarkleela]

Time to bring back the rock flute!

[@lsingstock1646]

You didn't follow War and Lee Oscar's band then. Or listen to Jethro Tull or Spooky Tooth or..

[@sandijohnson2216]

Great song. I remember my mom bought the 45 and we listened to the song over and over lol. 👍🏼

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love the chorus!

[@worldwithout72]

I bet if your mom actually knew what that song was about, she'd have never let you listen to it. 😂

[@sandijohnson2216]

@@worldwithout72 Hahaha!! Dude you said a mouthful. She barely spoke English but loved to listen to rock music so she had the radio playing all day. 🤭

[@tinyb69]

Always love hearing stories from Brother Harold. The man is so full of life and positivity, that it's hard to not have a smile after hearing him talk. On a little more sad of a note, it's been just over 44 years, since Brother Charles Miller was stabbed to death in the middle of the road, a block away from his home in LA, and even though there were several witnesses to his killing, The LAPD has yet to bring his killers to justice. For those who don't know who Brother Charles was, he played saxophone and flute for War, and was the primary singer for their hit, "Low Rider".

[@stony2494]

Harold is a good soul and so right. We are all people of the world. Come together everyone. Stop separating us 🙏♥️🇺🇸

[@gailstevens6831]

Thank you for the fantastic interviews! Eric Burdon is my favourite singer ever! I saw him live in a Melbourne pub in the late '80s and he blew my mind! He never did a bad song. Spill the wine was so radical for that time. Thanks again for the in-depth research!

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

As a kid I would ALWAYS sing this as " Spill the wine! Tic tac toe!" which NEVER made sense to me. Ah, those innocent years.

[@ProfessorofRock]

ha ha!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

HA! That’s funny.

[@marktait2371]

we probably did the same haha

[@johnn.2017]

So many songs I hear now and the lyrics seem obvious to me but I heard them wrong when I was a kid!

[@sarahjane5504]

lol I’ve always sang “Spill the wine..dig that herb”😂

[@colleenmarin8907]

Love the Depeche Mode t-shirt!!

[@esteeb67]

As a little kid, this was my favorite song. My mom was a bit of a hippie and I remember driving in the car and this song would come on and we'd just sing it loud. I still have the original 45 my mom bought me of this song.

[@Lessontobe]

I remember my older brother and his friends debating the lyrics and loving this song.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha. Those were the days!

[@brentcox7772]

Cool story and interview again Professor!!🤘🔥

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Brent!

[@TuzeTea]

I was digging through some old photos and found my backstage pass for the Bluesfest 1998 in Windsor Ontario - Eric Burdon and the Animas were the headliners that weekend and I got to meet him briefly. It was an amazing show I'll never forget!!

[@davebennett4087]

This great song was covered by Michael Hutchence for the 1996 soundtrack of Barb Wire, (Pam Anderson). Although the original recording is well recognized as a classic, the 1996 version with the incomparable Michael Hutchence is in some ways even better! Twenty five years of ever improving recording technology makes this version SLAM. I played this at many parties and it was always a “hit.” I believe that had this version been included on a more popular movie soundtrack, it would be universally revered, but sadly it kind of got lost in a forgettable movie. I would encourage anyone who loves this song to check out this remake. Just make sure you crank it up!

[@annharrison5609]

One thing I really enjoy doing is going on KZbin and Spotify and listening to as many versions of a song as I can find. That's how I found out The Animals have a fantastic cover of "It's All Over Now Baby Blue." I've never heard Michael Hutchence’s "Spill The Wine!” I know what rabbit hole I'm heading down next!

[@davebennett4087]

@@annharrison5609 Hello friend! I totally agree with you. Now I must check out The Animals version of “It’s All Over Now Baby Blue!” One more suggestion for you… Checkout The Stovall Sisters rendition of Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit In The Sky.” They were the backup singers on the original and went on to record it on their own in what I consider one of the most uplifting gospel songs I have ever heard! By the way, I’m in Florida USA, where do you hail from?

[@SLynch007]

@@davebennett4087 - should have linked it!

[@mattspokane]

This is one of my favorite of your stories. I love how you get honest interviews from the people involved. It's not just about the story but getting to know the artists a bit also

[@sharonmedeiros9819]

I absolutely LOVE this guy! I've been saying the same thing since the 60s, and I'm an old white lady from Massachusetts. I just really embraced the whole Love each other Age of Aquarius Peace man vibe wholeheartedly and never let go of it. By the way, I always thought the lyrics said, "Spill the Wine, Dig that girl". Lol.

[@kurtrich27]

I still don’t get what “take that pearl” means. Guess I’m just naive; I’ve never been “down there.” 🤨

[@RebelRoseJade]

Congratulations on your channel, Professor Rock, I'm so glad to see you made it to over a million subscribers. Love your content always. Keep on keepin' on.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@jennyjenny4501]

My brother was 12 years older than me, and I remember him playing this song when I was in elementary school. I sang along loudly, clueless about the the lyrics!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Ha ha! I'm sure we've all done that with certain songs!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Yeah cause the music is fun!

[@ARealOne_2]

Heartbeat is just one of my top 10 by WAR. *Play it funky for me BB...* blows me away every time.

[@mournblade1066]

Hey, shout out to the album _Scarecrow_ behind you. That's an album that is ALWAYS in the car with me. I live in Altoona, PA, but work in Lancaster, PA (I stay in Lancaster throughout the week, and go home on the weekends), and it's great to listen to in the summer while traveling all those rural roads in between the two cities. (Harrisburg is close to Lancaster; from Harrisburg to Altoona, there is almost literally nothing in between. Just lots of farms. Lots and lots and lots of farms.)

[@ProfessorofRock]

Rock on!

[@laynepowell8085]

Wait…you carry an album in your car?

[@juliagriego7693]

@@laynepowell8085😂😂😂😂

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

How far do you have to drive to your work?

[@mournblade1066]

@@laynepowell8085 CDs and mp3 player. 😄

[@counterpuncher01]

I love those guys from War... There's a real sincere cuteness about them... A childlike purity.

[@dianewilliams1125]

I remember having a make out session in my parents basement den with this song on the stereo. We had a cool lamp of the American flag that would spin by the heat of the light bulb and spin the flag all over the room,there were also black lights and posters! The other record that was on was Santana Abraxas. When I hear these songs now im a teenager again. Thanks for the memories Professor, keep it up! BTW we knew what the song was about maybe just not what a pearl was.😊😊😊

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AprilRichards-do9ml]

War was a great band . Everyone should be listening to their music today. Thank you Eric and Harold. God bless you and the band.

[@DukesMusic84]

Low Rider by War was the theme song to Cheech & Chong up in smoke. Classic movie, aged like some fine wine. See what I did there

[@ProfessorofRock]

That's right!

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

It's funny how War was a Black band and how they embraced the Latin sound. And ever since, Hispanics have embraced War as our own music. You go to a Latin party and you will always hear a few War hits on their playlist.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Good point.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They had that Hispanic sound!

[@razman4240]

They also had Hispanic and White members. One of the original members was White.

[@J4CKTR1PP3R]

Don't forget, War was a Los Angeles band. Of course Latinos/Chicanos would be drawn to this sound. This was all at a time when Carlos Santana, El Chicano, and Malo were all coming into their own. They don't call it the Brown Sound for nothing!! I am a proud Chicano and play War daily for my little one. Amongst other hits from the 70's!!

[@oldschoolfunkster1]

@@razman4240 ... Sure was. Lee Oskar is an exceptional harmonica player. He was the one that gave War that signature sound. Talk about a multi-cultural group!

[@randallsterrett5986]

Eric Burdon and War was the first rock concert I attended, and one of the best I ever went to at age fifteen in 1970. $3.50 admission and $.50 for a dose of peace blotter. War came out and played for an hour, then Eric joined and they played nonstop for another 11/2 to 2 hours. Eric was literally soaked in sweat! Set a high bar for future concerts, but there were so many great ones then, and they didn't cost an arm and leg!

[@rogertemple7193]

I really enjoyed the interview with Eric and Harold about the song Spill the Wine and the story behind it, i like a lot of their songs both with and without Eric especially Low Rider and my favorite War song Cisco Kid thanks for the interview and thank you Professor.🎵🎶🎼

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks for watching!

[@kurtrich27]

Cisco Kid…was a friend of mine 🎸

[@spaguy007]

I grew up in the 60's and 70's in the bay area and all I can say is you had to be there to know the experience and feel in the bay. I loved all the music there and still seek it out today everywhere I go. WAR one of the greatest bands of the time and the music takes me back to those great days. Peace to you all.

[@martineldritch]

Great interviews ! Been listening to some Gil Scott-Heron jazz poetry from 1970 the last couple days like "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" and "Whitey on the Moon" and Spill the Wine is right up that alley... nice to see their influence on Patti Smith's seminal punk albums several years later

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks!

[@tmr626]

War has a great cruisin' hit tune named "Summer" (6:37 min.) along with the song "East LA" in which Jose Feliciano has a singing part. Have many of you ever heard of the '80's band Santa Esmeralda? They covered two of The Animals songs "House Of The Rising Sun" (14:57 min.) and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" (14:19 min.) and turned each of them into really good disco dance songs which both feature a heavy Spanish influence.

[@marktait2371]

yes friend had the misunderstood 12 inch single in dance club d.j.

[@robertweldon7909]

OH my, if only all of us could be like Harold Brown, What profound insight. I would just love to meet him. I think we would end up talking for hours. Maybe, someday, humanity will learn to get along. Ya I thought Eric said "Take that girl" (it sounds better, to me). "Spill the Wine" kind of kicked off "War's " run, but for me "Low Rider" is their best tune. Eric Burdon has had a long career, I go all the way back to "The Animals" and "House of the Rising Sun" and was one of the first tunes I learned to play on Guitar (their version)

[@ProfessorofRock]

HE's such a good dudeW

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He sounds so fun!

[@joseenriqueagutaya131]

Thanks for featuring the song Spill the Wine by Eric Burson and War.I was just thinking about Eric Burdon last week i received my copy of the Best of Eric Burdon and the Animals and it has the song Spill the Wine which bought online as my birthday gift for myself.I was thinking i have been singing the lyrics Spill the wine take ir dig that girl when the correct lyrics are spill the wine take that pearl.😊

[@helenpoole8751]

Can’t go wrong with a SEINFELD reference. Love it 😆

[@oldchickenlady]

Harold Brown is one of my new heroes! I wish he could share his views on harmony between human beings with the whole country! We need peace, love and unity now more than ever and his spirit could help bring humans together.

[@johnn.2017]

Fantastic interviews. Please do more!

[@WickedPrince3D]

Harold Brown; awesome person. This is the second or third interview I've seen of him. He always comes across with some wisdom and some humor. And he's completely right. We have always had this thing about looking for the differences in each other to support our being haters. In any case, I've loved the song since the first time I heard it, it was different from anything else I was hearing, but it was wonderful. And yes, I've miss-sung the lyrics about a billion times. :D

[@fivestring65ify]

One of the great psychedelic songs of the 70s. Eric Burden is a genius. It's a crime that War isn't in the HOF.

[@mikes9759]

Absolutely!! Great group and a lot of fantastic songs!! Their live stuff is great listening!! Thanks again for a great video and keeping this music alive!!

[@logosrising4784]

HOF is such a crappy corporation...imo

[@johnnyjohnson1326]

Back when the HOF kinda mattered it sucked that so many great bands weren't in! They started letting rappers in (no matter how good) and started letting nobodies in because they bought their way in. It's a joke of a thing anymore

[@waynehand4600]

But Joan Jett is 🌈

[@residentpotato6023]

Hall Of Lame

[@nickpalazzi2121]

I've heard this song 100s of times over the years and it never made any sense. After watching this, I can't thank you enough. The album cover with the explanation had me crying, laughing so hard. I loved it.

[@cjgia4898]

Eric Burden been “Wylin Out” since before wilding was a ‘thing’ !! Lol 😮🎉🥂

[@ProfessorofRock]

Right!

[@SpeedbirdHeavy]

After all these years living the high life in exotic places, Eric still speaks with the accent of our home town. So down-to-earth 😊