Rare Earth - I Just Want To Celebrate (Live) Reaction

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

You don't see crowds like that anymore in the USA. Music was an experience back then. So glad I am old enough to have been part of it. I so miss those days! Peace.

[@deborahcornell171]

@Tom Tom Right there with you, with joy in my heart & a tiny little tear in my eye.💙

[@shelter9236]

Yeah, who would want to be in the back, geez, yeah, a mass of humanity there.

[@TomTom-ui9hg]

@@shelter9236 Humanity is correct, all for the music and throw in lots peace and love for one another. Miss that also!

[@ldbagwell]

Me too, I used to at least once a month go to a concert. Was too young and little (very little) for Woodstock. But would have in all up in it!

[@MessianicJudaism]

The days when concerts were awesome.

[@AutomationDnD]

*Thats Right* ..... I do NOT go to (commercial) concerts any more. Not Worth it once in a while you DO find someone who IS actually good "Live"... ....... but then, they are not "HeadLiners" any more. Rock used to be "Real"

[@nancynewby1233]

Because of you I went down the Rare Earth rabbit hole and relived the groovy times of my youth! 62 year old grandma LOVIN your channel. ❤️❤️❤️

[@judycienki9158]

I'm 60. I still have the album.😺

[@jld4870]

61 and lovin the funk!!!

[@omtatsatnamaste4780]

I am 68 and sing this at karoke i also can Sing James Brown I feel good and I have a big crowd dancing.

[@kenperkins7921]

The SUPER 70S was the land of big ass. CONCRTS ALL OVER AMERICA!😊😅

[@vernhoke7730]

Did'ja notice that this sounds almost like the studio version? Back in the day we had it good!

[@jerrygarcia3151]

Thanks to the grateful dead and all of bears dedicated sound engineering

[@stellaraudioaz]

Yes, shout out to my fellow live sound engineers. Making it sound good for everyone.

[@jerrygarcia3151]

Familiar with sound image?

[@stellaraudioaz]

I know the company name, but not anyone who works there.

[@carmenjones5528]

Yes we did,unfortunately If we only knew what we know we should have kept our foot down and not let shit get so out of control. Actually we had more freedom then and didn't even truly know it. And we all got along for the most part.Just.party like are life depended on it. So glad so I loved in these times.I had so much fun.

[@davideldridge9021]

It would be so fun Jamel if we could transport you back to some of these 70's concerts.

[@teresab0713]

I wanna go

[@tgranny3547]

That's what I was going to say I want to go to you better get a bus time machine bus

[@AuthorNicoleEglinger]

Can I go to pleaseeee!!!LOL👏🥰

[@tgranny3547]

@@AuthorNicoleEglinger that's why I said we need a bus it's a party Time Machine Party

[@eyewideopen9083]

Wow! There is no more a perfect thought . Those were the very best concerts. Wishing you at least get the spirit of the music back then... very positive and uplifting.👍

[@moonshinesmooth2940]

We had three channels on tv no computers and no damn cell phones. However, we had the best music and the most fun of any generation ever !!!

[@joeluv0078]

This was a time when outdoor music festivals like this were normally done once a month in different states. Here's the amazing FACT, No Shootings, No Stabbings, EVERY RACE COLOR and CREED getting along just for the love of music. It's a shame events like this are no longer around.

[@bobthebear1246]

You can thank the music industry in the 1980s for the music segregation that really started in earnest in 1985. I remember it well. This is why we need Black KZbin Reactors delving into 1960s, 70s and 80s Rock 'n' Roll.

[@JAlanPaul]

Hey man thanks for reacting to this! You're awesome brother! Peter Rivera, the lead singer/drummer is my father and I'm going to send this to him. He'll love it! You would be amazed how many times he got the reaction of "what? Those guys were white?!?" when they heard them perform. You want to hear a fun one... Check out Kanye's song "Fade" from his Life of Pablo album. The whole track is my dad's voice singing "I feel it fade..." They sampled his voice only from his Rare Earth track "(I know I'm) Losin You". Love how music can bring people together!

[@christhoms5676]

How has nobody replied to this? That man, Peter Rivera, is this guys father. Your dad and Levon Helm - The best singing drummers of all time. Hope you and your dad are well!

[@bobthebear1246]

Cool except for the Kanye West part.

[@tedholiday3511]

Peter Rivera the drummer and singer that started Rare Earth is still playing today at age 73 !

[@bigjay123]

Those open air festivals were great. You gonna hear the band no matter where you at.

[@lukehoorelbeke5714]

Whoa, that is my uncle on the drums! I can't believe this. Gonna send this to my dad, he is going to feel so cool. Lol

[@kathleenarchacki7875]

Awesome

[@garykelly7422]

Classic jam for sure, we all need to"celebrate" life. Let's change the world so we all can get along together ☮️

[@nicolevance8705]

Saw the pic for this. Didn't even see the song title. Told myself, " He has the hair, it's going to be good". Not disappointed.

[@michaelclabaugh7204]

Ahhh yes...60's and 70's music. That's when music was music. Concerts were special experiences. Good times.

[@skr8674]

Please review The Hollies “Long Cool Woman” and Atlanta Rhythm Section “So Into You.”

[@LaserRanger15]

Or Spooky by ARS

[@IrishKack]

I love ARS.

[@sandmanlogan5ran149]

Dont ever get overwhelmed by the number of requests, the second we are stressing you, take a break. Days, weeks, whatever, we know this isnt your only gig in life. I would rather wait for a song then have you get tired of doing this. Enjoy the 4th!

[@martincollis3567]

I wish I was there but I was only 13 and my parents said no. 4 years later, in '78, they held CalJam II. I was there for that. Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Heart, Santana and countless other bands. What an experience!

[@vannacee26]

Yep! 1978 was my Cal Jam experience, too! :D Also performing was Foreigner

[@BIG_ump]

Since y'all were there you'd prolly b the ones to ask. Was that festival at the old Ontario Motor Speedway?

[@jld4870]

Wow…can’t even imagine it!!!

[@bdcosmo]

I was there. Deep Purple, Eagles and Emerson Lake and Palmer were the highlights for me..I highly recommend any video from any of them.

[@terrybruner6697]

ELP and the spinning piano.

[@lindaanderson659]

Concerts in the 70s were awesome! 🎶🎤🎸

[@ronnelson7828]

Jamel_AKA_Jamal More Rare Earth please! "Hey Big Brother" "(I Know) I'm Losing You". "Born To Wander" Radio tunes back in the day.

[@flatblack39]

MA

[@notajp]

Was just thinking about how amazing it was that I could remember so much of the lyrics to Born to Wander, even tho I haven’t heard the song in years....

[@josephbabitz1643]

INCREDIBLE SONG! INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED BAND! CAN YOU IMAGINE PERFORMING BEFORE A CROWD OF OVER 200,000 PEOPLE? WHAT A RUSH THAT HAD TO BE! THANKS JAMAL FOR FEATURING THIS AWESOME SONG AND PROVIDING US WITH ANOTHER SUPER ENTERTAINING VIDEO REACTION. YOU ARE THE BEST!

[@cnatview]

Perfect song to celebrate the anniversary of your asking Mrs. Jamel to marry you!!!!!!! wooo hoooo! Happy to see you moving and smiling. Thanks for your reaction. Take care, Jamel..... be well and be safe. Peace.

[@IrishKack]

Great song for today. Celebrate another day of living! ✌️all.

[@agatha2989]

It was fantastic and fun to have the crowd sing along with song. Amazing times.

[@wolfpack8643]

We had it good man, the kids nowadays haven't a clue on how to do it.

[@allensaunders449]

There is plenty of good rock right on you tube plenty to offer search. My favorite is the warning 3 piece rock band very young. They have the warning you tube channel check it out you'll be glad

[@davidorcutt5715]

I lived in Ontario Ca where this was and I was 12 years old. I lived several miles from the racetrack but you could hear sound.

[@PackersFan1967]

My brother. You doing the funk turn with your ‘fro. Dying with joy! ❤️

[@randlecreep]

The Band

[@daveingrey2615]

The Band was so far ahead of their time! The Weight, Cripple Creek, Stage Fright, so many greats

[@michaelparmes1032]

The lead singer is Peter Rivera. He’s in his 70s now and is still performing. Checkout Peter Rivera I Know I’m Losing You..

[@patdonnelly9392]

They were one hard working band!! Look at the rainbow behind them. Back then...it symbolized happiness, good times and peace.

[@Lwize]

I remember Cal Jam, at the late, great Ontario Motor Speedway (now just a commercial real estate development - Ontario Mills Mall is adjacent). Cal Jam had about 350,000 in attendance! My older brother was there - I was not.

[@clairealderwood1928]

This gives me goose bumps! I LOVED this band. Going to concerts was a thrill of watching folks who were incredible musicians and singers!

[@CaptainBakerJason]

Motown brought us music with mojo and funk by and for people of all colors to revel and rejoice in the experience! #MusicHeals&SustainsTheHumanSoul

[@kensyskye8965]

Jason Meinhart 1000% agree! ✌🏻🙏🏼✊🏼🇬🇧

[@jbass69goat84]

Until BG was bitten by the Ross spider. After that he began helping more than one group and/or artist careers take a fall from the top of the Motown building.🙄😔

[@jamespn]

Rare Earth song always make me happy. Great music, thanks Jamel.

[@Stoney_Snark]

Still pushing for Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes - You will enjoy it!!

[@scottferrell2806]

@Randy I hope you enjoyed it brother!

[@scottdebruyn7038]

And don't forget Neil... as in Neil Young! From Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young! (And if you're a George Carlin fan... 'Manzetti' ) ''Our House' kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIvXe4qAmsR-ldk

[@joesgarage149]

already did this one

[@Stoney_Snark]

Joe M , I had been requesting it for months, and this vid came out before he did it.

[@jjdubs13]

You have GOT to react to Rare Earth's Losing You from their live album.

[@zacharysmith7872]

You ever listen to Rod Stewart’s version? Fire.

[@Kauthaji]

Request: "Spirit in the Sky" Norman Greenbaum HD Lyrics on screen

[@jessicah5419]

Music now has nothing on what we had back in the day!!

[@danareynolds1786]

Most all of the "Cal Jam" events were held at the old Ontario Motor Speedway", which is where this one was. Ontario Mills Mall is basically on the land of the former Speedway. Notice how much open land there was back then when Ontario was "the boonies"!

[@pixelbot2000]

In the Inland Empire as the area is known! I grew up in nearby Rialto.

[@sbaconceo]

Vineyard Avenue, had actual grapevines. Ontario Airport sits on that land now.

[@BlessedMe11]

I grew up listening to Rare Earth! I STILL LOVE their music! This band could absolutely ROCK It!

[@timmurphy7652]

Jamel they got a song called I'm losing you which is really kick butt

[@anneaires3984]

Hell yes they do!!!!!

[@bamknm90]

I'I'm losing you by Vanilla Fudge. Check out the long version.

[@jlhilbert1]

Need to listen to Rare Earth’s “Hey Big Brother”

[@redcrabsc1149]

This!

[@lindaaumiller7592]

Jamel I love your reactions. You never let me down.

[@unclebuzz6913]

SO NOW YOU HAVE TO REACT TO I'M LOSING YOU ,THE LONG VERSION BY THE RARE EARTH. AWESOME YOUNG MAN, GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

[@lancepickett5653]

I'm still waiting for you to celebrate with a Soul Train dance line Jamel!

[@bethshadid2087]

As well as the pick and he needs the bell-bottoms .

[@MrJeeperz]

I was lucky enough to grow up at this time just feel sorry for today’s generation..we had it all!

[@mjm1012]

Just to clarify something about Rare Earth. They were NOT the first all-white band signed by Motown. Previously signed all-white acts before Rare Earth includes The Rustix, The Dalton boys and The Underdogs. However, the main difference is Rare Earth had multiple BIG hits as oppose to the previous mentioned acts.

[@valkyrie1066]

LOL 63 and LOVE this guy! LOVED this music and that was before we had videos. And back when DAD decided what we could watch. I just want to CELEBRATE!

[@ericmyers5003]

As always "Great reaction." You make watching video's even more enjoyable than they already are!🤘🎸

[@joesshows6793]

Can you imagine playing for that crowd?! Gawd dam!

[@ronaldpena8990]

I saw Rare Earth play at the old Lakefront Theater in Mandeville, Louisiana.

[@AGDinCA]

I need a fro for these too! By the way, (my favorite band) Deep Purple played at that California Jam in 1974, too... in my hometown of Long Beach! I don't know why I am telling you this, but I felt like sharing. 💜

[@chandravargas792]

My dad was at that concert

[@AGDinCA]

@@chandravargas792 Very cool!

[@chandravargas792]

My dad went to cal jam just to see deep purple, black oak arkansas and Emerson lake and Palmer. I was 2 at the time so I'm sure my mom wasn't to happy to be left at home by herself with me and my baby brother lol

[@edb6690]

This was taped by ABC and shown with some interviews with different band members. Geatest was interviewin Ozzy, he was stoned out of mind trying to answer the questions. Ontario Motor Speedway which was torn down not long after Cal Jam 2.

[@laurakali6522]

I miss the days when men looked and dressed like this.....yep, I’m old....

[@debbieplato5107]

I hear ya!

[@justbe4481]

I was only 4 years old in 1974. Lol

[@AuthorNicoleEglinger]

Sometimes I feel so old!! My grown sons love to remind me of that fact!! My youngest loves to say every time I play old music..."Mom the 70's called they want their hair back"!! When I was listening to John Denver the other day by my pool!!LOL!!🤨🤭

[@scottgelb2650]

I wore the hell out of those overalls!

[@michaelritter8951]

I'm 63 years old and I still have my suede fringe jacket. It must have shrunk as I can't button it anymore. Lol.

[@Suldog29]

The whole California Jam has some GREAT performances by tremendous bands. Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, the unfairly forgotten Black Oak Arkansas, Emerson Lake & Palmer, many others.

[@mneff69]

Love the fro man looks good on you. I grew up in the seventies and loved it. I wish it was still like then. So much peace and love in the air. Not so much hatred like there is today. Love your channel I look forward to seeing your videos. 👍❤✌

[@tjbist]

Happy 4th Jamel, keep on rocking! ✌🏼

[@sheiladrucker6872]

That is a sea of people! What a Jam!

[@tednugent8501]

Hey man, thats CalJam. I grew up a few miles from the Ontario motor speedway but I was too young to go to either Cal Jams or US festivals. U should watch and listen to Emerson Lake and Palmer's You turn me on at Cal Jam. You can actual see the talent and magic rushing out of Greg. He just sits there all by himself, chewin gum, all coked out, playin his guitar and singing like he was in his local bar on a Tuesday afternoon.. Talk about Mr. Steal your girl, Pfft!

[@davidkelly1820]

This was my generation, full of peace and love and great music. Never to be repeated again. We all need to come together once again and bring God back to the USA.🙏🙏🙏😇👍👍👍😁

[@tmr626]

If any of you rocker's are feeling bored tonight here's a great blusey rocker titled 'Blue On Black' by Kenny Wayne Shepherd (posted by: PlayTime). Awesome guitar work!

[@BigJoe_Mosqueda]

@ the age of 18, I was there in 1974 with 3 other friends... We piled up in my friend Alex's 64 VW bug, brought along the "necessities" and enjoyed a day of awesome music that included a lineup of bands that just plain "kicked ass".... Emerson Lake and Palmer, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Black Oak Arkansas, Rare Earth, Earth Wind and Fire, the Eagles, Seals and Croft..... It was a great experience......!

[@jmtaylor5426]

HAPPY FOURTH TO JAMEL AND HIS KZbin FAMILY! 🎇🧨🎆

[@tigerback62]

Happy 4th of July to you and your family, friends and loved ones

[@budmaynard5952]

I wish I had been at California Jam - headlined by Emerson, Lake and Palmer whom I LOVE! Also Deep Purple! Alas, I was 13 yo and living on the other side of the country at the time. Thanks! Peace from SF

[@SharMess]

My brother was at the California Jam. He saw Rare Earth at this show. I saw them at an earlier concert at Anaheim Stadium with WAR and Badfinger. I LOVE Rare Earth all day long since the early 1970s!!!!

[@GJRight]

It cracks me up with people of today hack on the clothes from the past. Every generation had their style. At least they weren’t walking around with their pants hanging down showing their asses.

[@edb6690]

About 400,000 happy fans during a beautiful Cal spring day. Freaking fantastic concert, one of the greatest festivals of all time.

[@lynngatlin4469]

You are hilarious now I hear you it's fourth of July have a good one.

[@allisonwerth8848]

THANK YOU! This song and your reaction to it got my ass out of bed this morning and dancing first thing. I didn’t think that was possible after the sadness funk that I’ve been in the last two or three days. Seriously, thank you so much for sharing yourself with the world and doing these videos. You rock!! :)

[@sygendron]

My boyfriend and I use to take show pictures in the 70s. I still have some that are gems. We wouldn't sell them or anything. It was just so we could have memories of the event. It was just thrilling to process the film and see what kind of prints we'd get.

[@sueormsby4797]

The best. The concerts back then were everything. Best times of my life. Great music, good people, never was a problem, everyone got along. Just there to enjoy the experience, and music. Glad I was able to be there to see a lot of these groups.

[@bethshadid2087]

HAPPY 4TH. Eating my grilled chicken, sausage, tater salad and baked beans waiting for dark thirty to let loose some fire works 🎇🎉🗽😏.

[@christinedanisi8729]

Jamal 👍 Gotta hit Teena Marie “I need your lovin” throw some 💗 Everyone thought she was a sister 🤭 pint sized power house❣️

[@tigerback62]

Yes! We need some Lady T !

[@ldbagwell]

I am so blessed, I lived during these times! Yeah!

[@richbumdrop2881]

Rare earth did it all.Rock,jazz,soul,funk.I couldn't believe what happened last night is the song that displays their versatility

[@jillsallade6998]

I wasn't there but that was one of my fave songs of the 70's. The drummer had a voice for days. Love it. Glad you enjoyed it!!! I sure do. I'm reliving my childhood and watching you enjoy it is so amazing and fun. MUSIC MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND!!

[@lancevaughn432]

Cal Jam 1974 Ontario motor speedway I was 15 years old. We were in the middle of 300,000 people. Deep Purple, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Black Sabbath, The Eagles, Jackson Brown, Earth Wind & fire and more, Great times.

[@chrisoleary9876]

You know it's serious when Jamel wearing the 'fro.

[@tenerifecats6652]

[@christinevergona4524]

“Mistakes” are the best part of live shows. 😈🌹😈

[@waltershumate5777]

I dig that Jamal is so eclectic and open to EVERYBODYS Kind of music! " Maybe Ill be there to shake your hand, maybe I'll be there to share the land that they'll be givin' away when we all live together..." Burton Cummings, The guess who.

[@zzyzxxx]

April 6th 1974..... What a great time to be a teenager !! The California Jam was held at the now defunct Ontario Motor Speedway. Rare Earth was the opening act Starting at 10:00 in the morning. We got there at 10:00 pm the night before. There were 8 acts in all including Earth,Wind, and Fire, The Eagles, Seals and Crofts, Black Oak Arkansas, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and the night ended about 11PM with Emerson Lake and Palmer. Great show with about 300,000 + very mellow & high young people.

[@AutumnExplore]

"Hum Along And Dance" is another great song that Rare Earth recorded. "Born To Wander" is another great Rare Earth tune

[@chandravargas792]

I love watching you react to the music that defined our generations. I would love to see u react to bonnie rait, Joan jett and lita ford.

[@AutomationDnD]

*Joan Jett* ........ yeahhhhhhhhhhh *Do Ya Wanna Touch* ??? Do JOAN JETT & the Black Hearts ... JamaL (AND do "Mean Mary" too.... if U can find a way to do "independents")

[@ABlastfromthePast]

If they opened for Earth Wind & Fire it would be billed as Rare Earth Wind & Fire

[@AuthorNicoleEglinger]

Wow,that is a whole alot of people there!! They are amazing love them. Oh....oh....oh let's cut that rug!!! Oh...wee!! 🥰👏

[@johnface492]

I have a friend who is in the band Rare Earth today. He loves touring with them even today.

[@coozmokramer]

Wasn't at the California Jam, but did see them at an outdoor concert in 73 or 74. Every bit as amazing. 👍

[@DavidRexGlenn]

These guys rocked the Apollo and wowed them! Rock On!

[@maggieg60]

Jamel, you are like a good friend that I look forward to seeing every day. I love watching your reactions, because you are so REAL and you make me smile, even on days when I don’t feel like it. If you haven’t already done this one, please do T for Texas by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Please use the video of when they opened for The Rolling Stones, in I think, maybe the first part of 1977. Steve Gaines was with them, and the song really rocks. Thanks.

[@brianmiller6055]

If you've not checked it out yet , You Keep Me Hanging On by Vanilla Fudge is a must listen.

[@drummersmrc]

I was there. 15 years old and up front by stage right. The drummer here, Peter Hoorelbeke (a.k.a. Peter Rivera) started the set by saying "Top of the mornin' to ya!" Earth, Wind and Fire played after them. Incredible!

[@LaserRanger15]

great! In all my years of going to concerts and watching live performances, I am pretty sure I've never seen a drummer play from the front of his kit

[@Golddust427]

I saw them in an old small dance ballroom venue from front row. It was sleeting outside & they played 2 extra hours. Steppenwolf was there, too. John Kay gave me his bottle to have a swig of whiskey❗️

[@beatnpotatoes]

Rare earth - born to wander.....awesome song.

[@cromlaughsatyourfourwinds8333]

11 years old and I was there! Ears are still ringing.

[@philgrimsey3637]

Keep the content coming man. Love the vids :)

[@thadiousjtoad4822]

Have you heard a song called " Right Down the Line " by Gerry Rafferty you will love it and so will your wife. My wife loved this song. I told her that it said just how i felt about her and still do to this day. She passed 2yrs. ago 3mos. short of 40yrs. together. I can't listen to it now, it makes me cry. I hope you and yours enjoy it as much as me and mine have. Peace Out ya'll

[@markmaioli4]

Jamel, if you want another great Rare Earth Motown cover try the studio version of (I know) I'm Losing You), it's rockalicious!

[@djoel8368]

Music is a time machine.

[@ginnyboetel2891]

California Jam was a sort of replay of Woodstock, but in the 70's. Tons of bands and festival seating.