Lamont Dozier - Going To My Roots (1977)

[@didierlj9]

Whos here 2024 ❤ have a bless life my fam

[@chiriforever6535]

Me I’m from NYC, that was so paradise garage, Larry Levan the best DJ NYC 😊

[@fabiolatoro775]

Me too from Chile ✌️

[@nkuthazonombula]

Zandisile from south Africa, can I hear from my brother's and sisters around the world

[@Serhii-kz7hp]

Hello from Ukraine

[@slove1219]

The Garage, The Loft, Zanzibar... You had to be there to understand it. Tears coming to my eyes just thinking about the magic I carry in my heart forever having worked it out on those dancefloors to music like this. Thank you universe.

[@arturoythier4795]

Couldn't put it any better than that. Forever grateful for those times ! Break your back!

[@dwfollett]

How did we get so old?

[@danvidal3581]

@@dwfollett by the Grace of God. 😘

[@nenaaa1444]

@@danvidal3581 You're absolutely right Amen

[@donnaharris7765]

Tony Humphrey on the one and two’s❤️😊😊

[@MarcJBeard]

R.I.P Lamont Dozier you were truly one of the greatest song writers to have ever lived. Your songs were the back drop to the civil rights movement and continue to provide joy and inspiration to billons of people. Thank you for the music brother .. Godspeed xxx 😔 #tamlamotown

[@DLCOrganization]

Which songs in particular are you referring to?

[@MarcJBeard]

@@DLCOrganization anything on the Tamla Motown label.

[@DLCOrganization]

Let's try this again, @@MarcJBeard -- I'm referring to songs SPECIFICALLY written by Holland-Dozier-Holland at Motown. _(And Lamont himself never formally recorded for Motown, so that option's out)._ Which of the HDH compositions on Motown (or Tamla Motown in the UK) are you suggesting were directly connected to being the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement?

[@MarcJBeard]

@@DLCOrganization all of them.

[@DLCOrganization]

Hmm... So... it was exactly as I suspected. You've never listened to a _single one_ of these songs and you pretty much don't even know what you're talking about. WOW! -- You *_made a mockery_* of Lamont Dozier's memory and legacy AND the Civil Rights Movement in one shot. Way to go, @@MarcJBeard!

[@sihlemondi6363]

This is the man who inspired the British Soul Band Simply Red.

[@sihlemondi6363]

Facts

[@richmodisco7279]

Wow. Mr. Dozier passed away. I just read it in The NY Times. A true musical genius. I can remember Larry playing this at the Garage. The lyrics made you realize who we are. What we come from a great people the original man. And as was mentioned, when Larry played it, it was so special, so meaningful, it hit at the core of our souls. Also, it reminds me of all the good people we’ve lost over the years. All those beautiful souls at the Garage including Larry who we lost to soon. I will always carry them in my heart. Thank you Lamont for giving us this wonderful song that made us feel so proud of who we are.❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@alanizy100]

Agree! David from the Loft played this too..it really hit us when this vinyl was on..the highlight

[@khadijahkincaid2961]

Are you referring to Larry Levan?

[@richmodisco7279]

@@khadijahkincaid2961 Absolutely!!👍🏼

[@richmodisco7279]

@@khadijahkincaid2961 Larrry, Garage. Only one I know.

[@khadijahkincaid2961]

@@richmodisco7279 thanks for confirming!

[@josephkofiduncan3083]

Finally gone back to his roots. Rest in Power

[@jaygaston1719]

How ironic. RIP Lamont Dozier!

[@hulk_mode87]

He passed away?

[@kunlefunmius]

The chorus in this song is actually sang in Yoruba, a Nigerian language: awa o ma ranti, iranti yeo, isedale baba awa. This could be roughly translated as we would always remember ideals of ancestors. What a song! However was made more funky by the Odyssey.

[@umarbentley4953]

I love the this original one better,has a very tribal and conscious undertone to it with the blatant African like drum rhythms and the Yoruba chant,certainly not your average disco song,this is music that reaches far to your soul and brings awareness.The oddesy one was more early 80s dance club fare but still a good jam.

[@khadijahkincaid2961]

Thanks for writing out the chant! Someone else wrote it out before and it sounds very similar. I love Odessey and their music but this version will always be top tier for me

[@sotiredofyou4real]

And just think in 1977 we were loving our roots but what about now? I love my Roots!

[@nnazem]

as a man who was born in 1986, all i ever heard growin up was hip hop and r&b. somewhere in the past few years, I've stumbled across mfsb, salsoul, harold melvin, and other musicians who created the funkiest stuff I've ever heard. for people who say you can never go back in the past, that statement only works when you're better off than in the past. i ain't never felt so good listenin to music except when i listen to jams like these.

[@bmatthewlouison7439]

Welcome to what you've missing. There's room for everyone who's open minded:)

[@patriciakreger440]

You might be an old soul levelin’ up/reborn and this music is like goin’ home 🎶🙂

[@norasmith3554]

This was my time. Loved it! The Clubs were everything. The sound-systems! The GREATEST DJ’s.You just had a great time with your friends.

[@hankgreenfingers3371]

'For people who say you can never go back to the past, that statement only works when you're better off than the past' Mate, I need that quote framed. That's poignant.

[@bennyrobles9194]

“Youngblood, I truly like what you sayin.!” You dig in the past to see what was there. Only by doing that you know. I thank you.!

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

WHO'S GOING BACK TO THEIR ROOTS IN 2020?

[@oldskoolmusicforever0724]

@Michael Joseph RIGHT ON MJ

[@mordaljohan75]

Mee in 2020

[@kamellenasri4944]

Toujours aussi bon

[@chantelcoleman3917]

and in 2021

[@Phioletovii]

in 2021

[@JerseyVibes]

August 9, 2022……Lamont Dozier has passed away. A truly legendary songwriter and producer. Thank you for the many hits you left us on the musical landscape! Rest in Peace

[@deaconblues3964]

sad that it wasn't reported on all the big media channels...hey....it's amerika (spelling deliberate)

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

I wish I could zip up my boots and go back to the Paradise Garage.. On a good night nobody did it better than LARRY LEVAN. Now bring in the African chants....

[@Mightyoverevery1]

Daimon Mario Perez We Gotta Know What You Mean !

[@alanizy100]

Carlton Smith He’s talking about the famous club in NYC called Paradise Garage. I believe Larry Levan was the DJ there. Powerful song!

[@ivettenolastname7441]

No played that like Larry ❤️

[@alanizy100]

The Loft in NYC played that too

[@herbalistklg8017]

@@alanizy100 99 Prince St

[@totorod]

I grew up thinking Richie’s version was the only one. When I found this 12 in a used record store I had to throw it on the listening table, mind blown, heart opened and I couldn’t help but move, tears literally rolling down my cheeks. It’s been a constant in my life since then, I can always come back to it when I need to feel that same way I did all those years ago in a used record store crying joyfully in front of the other customers. And 44 years on, it still slays any dance floor. Powerful magic.

[@thomasbrown3356]

You never heard Odyssey's version, then. Hard for me to choose between that one and this version.

[@totorod]

@@thomasbrown3356 I have, and it’s like a close close second! I just love the bridge of Lamont’s version so much.

[@thedood9403]

If people only knew what music truly is. If people only know who we actually are this planet would change over-night. Too, remember that those who are most persecuted and oppressed are nearly invariably those overthrown in a coup or revolution. The Czar and his family when the Bolsheviks took over are a good example. Hopefully one or more of my black brothers and sisters will read this and take heart. Not sure who this message is for. Just that I am supposed to leave it here. My endless searchings for truth have taught me many things. Among them is the fact that Jesus was indeed black. In that light the oppression of black folks and obstruction of development of the black nations makes more sense than any other explanation I have heard or read. Always learning, trying to remain humble and in an attitude of gratitude is difficult and rewarding. Whoever finds this I wish for you and yours; enough.

[@olabanjofashakin1543]

Accordding to "Orlando Julius Ekemode "Well, my contract with Phillips Records expired in 1972. It was a 10-year contract and then I decided to move around and so, went on a visit to the United States to see how things were being done over there. However, it was in 1974, that I finally decided to move to there to work and do music. In the United States, I was able to study film and it was the same time Tunde Kelani was also studying film in London. I read film and production at San Francisco University and also had a music band. And in 1977, I became the first African to do a collaboration with an American star called Lamon Dozia. The song was Going Back To My Roots and I added the Yoruba lyrics (Awa oma ranti se ranti ye o, isedale baba wa)."

[@lennoxido]

I love Orlando Julius, did not have any idea of his life story, thanks for sharing.

[@irathomas9420]

PEACE and Light brother u guys have made GREAT MEMORIES....

[@djcapitallD]

....thanks 4 remembering this early Afro dance track....\0/.\0/...

[@mauramicheletti564]

And i remember so happily this version spinned on sunday by first afrodjs in brescia countyside milan italy and i felt in love eith the ypuruba lyrics....life is beauty

[@alanoneill3065]

His back story is suspiciously similar to that of William Onyeabor

[@germanitastaton]

I FEEL THIS TRACK DEEP IN MY SOUL....BRINGS TEARS TO MY EYES ALMOST EVERY TIME I HEAR IT....❤

[@riquespeakshop1395]

That's exactly the same way I feel about it. Deeper forces at work with this groove.

[@MrCarltonjsmith]

AMEN!!!

[@patp2690]

He is projecting ancient African spiritual concepts. That is why you are feeling it.

[@heybro6302]

same here idk why i keep coming back.

[@antoniovillafane6854]

I brought a crystal mirrored ball. The size of a beach ball .I installed 4 spot lights various colors. And when I play this song ..roots. And many other from the paradise garage. And the Loft. I just feel that I am back inside of both places. Just close my eyes and feel the bass and you can actually feel the people stomping there feet on that hard ass wood floors . Great sensation. Never can be erased from my mind. Rip Larry. And David. We all miss you.

[@Phioletovii]

This song is an example of true art. It speaks to people of all ages, colors, nationalities, as it is about the universal human feelings and struggles. It helps us remember who we are as humans... If our roots are not our fantasy, but they are real there is always hope. I think we have to have faith in our roots, as they are real.

[@robertpierre4752]

Omg! The days, Lord have mercy. Those of you know what I mean 😂

[@gabrielescalari1111]

In assoluto uno dei pezzi funk più belli del passato, è ancora oggi e fantastico e lo sarà anche per le nostre generazioni future

[@paulharvey2851]

Lamont Dozier and Orlando Julius create an Afro-American disco classic and people all over the world, from America to Japan to Italy to the UK, of every colour & nationality get down to the groove!

[@donjazzy5510]

Sadly Orlando never got paid for this

[@biolafayemi8539]

@@donjazzy5510 Quite unfortunate that Orlando never got the credit or money. Here is the story kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGKxn2aomcytpK8

[@femihocquart430]

Orlando was never appreciated for this work

[@rudimbele1454]

This song once rocked South Africa...….

[@LesolaiseModikeng]

True❤

[@djalsurdi67]

I'm a Italian american DJ and i this is been one of my favorite club songs since the early 80's I'm going to Italy to check out my roots, Just because of this killer classic made me think it would be the right thing yo do. Love it!

[@ajs41]

Do you like the Odyssey version as well?

[@jeanettesadler8854]

DAM...THIS SONG BRINGS ME RIGHT BACK INSIDE THE LOFT...THE BOTTOM FLOOR...REMEMBERING EVERYONE DANCING, FEELING THEIR ROOTS, BABY POWDER TO HELP GLIDE YOUR DANCE IN...AND FEELING LAMONT...GOD I LOVE THIS SON... I'VE NEVER STOPPED LISTENING TO MY LOFT AND GARAGE MUSIC....I GET CHILLS AND TEARS WHENEVER I LISTEN AND STILL TODAY I HAVE TO BRING MY SOUL DANCE IN WHENEVER I PLAY THIS SONG....I GO RIGHT BACK TO THAT ERA...WE HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME DANCING AT THE LOFT; REQUESTING DAVID TO PLAY IT AGAIN..AND HE WOULD...AND DAVID WOULD END THAT SONG EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WHEN IT WAS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE...AND I WORKED ALL WEEK DESPERATELY WAITING FOR NEXT SATURDAY TO GET BACK TO THE LOFT...AND DANCE MY NIGHT AWAY.....THOSE DAYS WERE GOLDEN...WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE LOFT AND DAVID MANCUSCO....MUSIC IS MY WAY OF LIFE....

[@jameshargreaves29]

Great post jeanette

[@claudiahansen4938]

Every Saturday night...down those long stairs in platform shoes...

[@lotuswon1910]

You speakin Tha truth Loft Sis! Pure memories I will never forget. David was our guide thru our Muzikal Journey! Blessed to have been in his presence🙏🏽

[@antoniootero2519]

Believe me those was the best of the best music if my life went in on a Saturday and came out on Sunday at 12 pm the after hours was the shit thank you world and still remember like it was yesterday.❤😢😮

[@lawrencefernandez4662]

Heard this back in the early 80's. I've always liked this joint. It has a very powerful message. And the music is great to dance to. Richie and Odyssey have done a great job with the remakes, but, this is the best.

[@lionelmeade8190]

Those versions don’t even compare - we’ve lost a great today - 🙏🏾🙏🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@DavidReece-w7n]

I bought this album from HMV in Manchester 1977, I had to get it imported at that time. bought on the back of the glorious reviews in the magazine Black Echoes back then althoufg I knew of Lamont Doziers song writing. wow i was not disappointed! Still as good today, December 2024 as it was on that first day of playing this.

[@victordairo5069]

so proud of this music because my uncle played and sang on it. Uncle Orlando Julius. Checkout the credits

[@HollyHood]

+Victor Dairo Congrats to Uncle...good job!

[@moltenkeysltd7775]

Wonderful musician Orlando julius

[@pfunk2306]

@@HollyHood o

[@stevedickison]

I.K. Dairo also in the family, I’ll bet?

[@hongkongbeat2164]

Lamont Dozier wrote much of the soundtrack for my growing up in the 60s and 70s. Of all the great music he and the Holland brothers produced for Motown, for me this was the finest tune he ever brought about. Criminally undervalued as a soul message. Imagine what a monster it would have been if Stevie or Marvin had released it. RIP Lamont Dozier.

[@QQQ00Q0Q0]

Lovely to get an advert for life insurance in the middle of this

[@964302]

Shout Tony Humphrey’s at Zanzibar too. Can’t forget them with the Garage and the Loft 3 Iconic Clubs of the 80’s. Can’t forget Tee Scott either rip.

[@aghowrath]

This song still titillates me 40yrs onwards ..my Spirit never gets old...YAHWEH!!!

[@markposey7001]

On this day when his death was announced, I just had to hear this song again. This song reaches deep into my 60-something gay white male soul. RIP. Your music touched my heart and soul.

[@jessefuterman9598]

A TIMELESS CLASSIC THAT GOES BEYOND A DANCE SONG A SONG FROM THE SOUL A SONG ABOUT FEELING REAL A SONG THAT IS BEYOND A FEELING AND BEYOND AN IDEA. A STATE OF MIND!

[@SS-ii6nz]

This is a great song from a era of the best R&B, Disco, Jazz and Soul Music. R.I.P Lamont Dozier who wrote timeless music that will forever touch our heart.❤❤❤

[@norasmith3554]

Yessss, that’s where I heard it. The first time was at The Garage, Larry Levan was playing. I just fell in love with the Lyrics. It was like they spoke to me.

[@ekowassifua4519]

I listen to this jam on countless times a day. Almost 2022 n still jamming to it .... what a banger after all this years .

[@neptunskid]

I LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH .. OMG!! SOMETIMES I CRY WHILE DANCING LISTING TO THE WORDS.. MY ANCESTORS.. would BE SO PROUD OF THIS SONG.. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IT!!

[@mannypintado8349]

You ever went to the Garage?

[@JoeJonesvinyllover]

THE VERSION, I know Odyssey had it going on but Lamont Dozier cannot be bettered. Excellent post!

[@Mightyoverevery1]

Joe Jones For True !

[@donabdulmalikvaughan7338]

Joe Jones Absolutely!!

[@joycecox1338]

Besides Lamont Dozier wrote it. This is the version that rocked in the clubs back in the day.

[@KosTis]

All three versions are audio sex

[@deejaypat1]

There is also the Richie Havens version !!

[@freddyquintana3809]

Thank God for experiencing both The Loft and The Garage!!! I can die in peace ....I know what Heaven its like!!!

[@AFairyTaleHigh]

those were the very best of times!

[@Rubmer]

We will all be in the Paradise Garage again one day,

[@daimonperez3464]

Rubmer - I really hope so, because if there ever was a time for the love of The Paradise Garage time is now ...

[@sheilastephens3547]

i could listeen to this all. day

[@RonnieJonesRjayy1]

it's a shame no one has ever written down the complete lyrics in a correct way, including the african chant and song that follows. I love this

[@RonnieJonesRjayy1]

gata barbieri if you have a way of copying them and sending them to me. Please do me this great favor, I'd love to redo the song [e-mail]

[@jeffgantt4323]

@@RonnieJonesRjayy1 The African chant, at least spoken during the song are as follows: "Awa oma ranti se ranti ye o, isedale baba wa".

[@DaveAngelic]

Jeff Gantt do you maybe know what does african part mean?

[@TheCosmicFunker]

@@RonnieJonesRjayy1 I dug out the album. These are the lyrics, according to the album cover. Going Back to My Roots Chorus Zippin' up my boots Going back to my roots To the place of my birth Back down to earth Ain't talkin' 'bout no roots in the land Talkin' 'bout the roots in the man I feel my spirit gettin' old It's time to recharge my soul Chorus I'm homeward bound Got my head turned around Going back to being myself I can't live for nobody else I've been living in a world of fantasy I'm going back, going back to reality I've been searching for riches I had all the time And finding out happiness is just a state of mind I'm going back home, I'm going home I'm going back home, back where I belong Chorus I've been standing in the rain Drenched and soaked with pain Tired of short time benefits And being exposed to the elements Picking up the pieces of what's left of me Going back to nest in my family tree Zippin' up my boots Going back to my roots I'm homeward bound Got my head turned around I've been searching for riches I had all the time And finding out happiness is just a state of mind I'm going back home, I'm going home I'm going back where I belong I've been living in a world of fantasy I'm going back, going back to reality Chorus Kama oma ranti ishedale babaawa (We will always remember our roots) Ajomora ayege (Freedom for all) Kama ranti ishedale baba awa (We will all remember our roots) I hope this is of use to you

[@olabanjofashakin1543]

@@jeffgantt4323 we should remember our creator. The creator is our God of our land

[@RamonetlaMagwaza]

This song stirred the Spirit of Black Consciousness in South Afrika within its Youth in the mid 70S uprising. In Afrika we say "ube idhlozi elihle baba" meaning " be a beautiful spirit papa " in the after-life. Enkosi kakhulu mfoka Dozier

[@LesolaiseModikeng]

Ase!

[@didierboudet88]

RIP Monsieur Dozier, que le Seigneur t'accueille dignement, Merci pour tout.

[@elpuma70]

RIP to a genius who soundtracked so much of my youth!

[@jposh707]

This isn't just pop music. This is a symphonic MASTERPIECE. I get chills when I listen to this.

[@gordoncuthbertson5255]

Lamont Dozier you will be remembered

[@sunmoonstar5309]

Steevy de Music Feeling m'a ramené ici. Je n'aurais jamais deviné que ça donnerait "Alexandrie Alexandra" de Claude François.

[@marcprimo1471]

First time hearing this version in my 51 years on earth. Amazing

[@MsGoodforthesoul]

Thanks to my parent’s great taste in music I’ve been hearing this for almost 40 years. It’s soul stirring right? It’s a treat ❤

[@jazzsoulfan]

This song contains the roots of House!

[@dixielatino]

Back in those days we called it soul music .

[@cas3003]

Right! There were only 2 kinds of pop Music Soul (dance soul a little later. Disco came much later) and Rock. Just Rock. Hardly "hard rock" for the "tough"

[@thesoultwins72]

+ dixielatino........mmmm, sorry to disagree - but this was known as 'Rare Groove'

[@thesoultwins72]

+cas3003.....a rather narrow definition. In the 60's you a wide variety of [Pop] music - from Jazz, Blues, Folk, Country [and Western], Progressive and Psychedelic Rock, to Tamla-Motown, RnB and Soul. 'Disco' ostensibly grew out of Soul music in the mid-seventies - and the transition was nowhere near as long or marked as you imply.

[@joriszsz95]

Well... Zeppelin's been around since 1969....

[@wonderland1979]

A great song writer. RIP

[@thulanimakhaye8458]

The song was a big hit among the black folks in South Africa. I was 15 years then.In my home town in Durban there is a black settlement called Lamontville and people then started calkung the place Dozier. The song bring back good memories. Rhank you Lamont Dozier for your music. May youvrest in peace.

[@alamorez]

THE LOFT- david mancuso played this every sunday morn right before we all went home before a long sat into sun.

[@1STURL]

YES AL...I WAS A LOFTER AND THIS WAS A REGULAR EVEN IF IT WASN'T AT THE END OF OUR SERIOUS DANCING SESSION...LOVE SAVES THE DAY...

[@pryvietcomrade1322]

Jakiem Pharr Jealous!!!!

[@soulbrother61]

+al morales where was the loft

[@maryo10475]

I was an occasional loft goer but was a regular at the Garage with Larry Levan.

[@HollyHood]

+soulbrother61 Started in the Lower East Side at David's crib. David was the MAN! Coolest dude ever!

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

WHO GOING BACK TO THEIR ROOTS IN 2019?

[@giuseppe6344]

Here i am!

[@dahmeneekah]

♥️

[@richardwhite9965]

went back 2016

[@happymonday9562]

Moi

[@therealshadequeen1]

Yaaaaassss!!!

[@damienhaynes6820]

Ashe to the true king of soul music, along with Willie Hutch! This music is so uplifting and transformative in a positive way. I love it God. Thank you Spiritual Creator for everything!

[@djpopbottles8044]

this song is still amazing after all these years yesssss!

[@felixnunya-damnbidness2163]

An era that predated house and edm and for sure was the foundation that spawn those genres ❤

[@albertobonifazzi6298]

Quando uscì questo brano avevo 17 anni..... Lo ascolto ancora.... Il pianoforte è fantastico oltre il resto poi archi e coro di bambini... Bellissimo 👍

[@gigimilanista1539]

e i tamburi che sono un ossesione ed infiniti

[@Anto-yo8ie]

Per me il più bel pezzo riempi Pista della DiscoMusic 💃🎶😇💖

[@gigimilanista1539]

@@Anto-yo8ie effettivamente !!

[@annaritaranalli1791]

Non 'e solo una bellissima canzone 🕺 'E molto di piu

[@Cate-z3y]

Un pezzo che scatena l'inferno dentro adrenalina pura ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎶magnifico Lamont

[@davidhillsman1989]

THIS CUT WILL OUT LIVE MAN KIND .R I P LAMONT UR MUSIC MADE ME STRONGER . 😎🍾🎩🕴💃🕴🎩🎩. FISH STILL AINT BITTING ..🐟🐟🐟

[@ernestacosta5958]

I can't believe 258 people gave this thumbs down. You guys must be smoking crack. Don't know anything about music, arrangements, vocals that mean something and can bring awareness.

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

Not everyone will like the same songs, you need to grow up & accept that, there doesn't have to be a negative reason for them not to like it.

[@piercehawke8021]

Haters are gonna hate, those people aren't worth the hassle.

[@manonboumartinez9387]

@@DavidJHarrisonEssex ´ôl’l’l ‘lol’ ´´l’l’l’ ll’ ll’llla et´ooo

[@eduardocamacho6961]

If this track don't move you, I don't know what will..🎼🎵🎶🔊🕺

[@nadiagalanis4155]

J 'ai beaucoup dansé sur cette musique!! Love 😍

[@MR-od7fo]

Joe Sample on Piano is hard to beat !! A master piece and so was the Garage !

[@SuperEarthwindfire]

R.I.P Lamont Dozier. Thank you for the music and the happy memories

[@rahphunk]

This joint is empowering, uplifting, and so ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🔥🔥🔥☀️☀️☀️☀️👑👑

[@blackhatandcane22]

This song back then in the 70s was very emotional, still is, especially for us Africans in the diaspora

[@allenlivera1611]

Mourning the loss of a great, great talent. I didn't know he'd written big hits for the Supremes and Four Tops, among others. To be sure this is one of my favorite songs; I bought the album and played it start to finish countless times.

[@NatalieMataboge]

This is a hit in South Africa since the 70s.

[@cpt.beano3446]

Lamont Dozier is indeed a soul legend. Richie Havens and Odyssey' versions are great testaments to a great soul legend.

[@port2344chester]

Such an underground soulful classic tune. If you dont have soul you cant & will never understand. The 1st 1:30minutes w.o. lyrics talks to your soul. Puts you on a cloud that only the underground society understands. This tune is for those cats who come from nothing & understand that club energy... no disrespect to some just reaching out to those who feel my energy & you know who you are. Paradise Garage/Loft cats... Club Cielo,Body & Soul & OTHER CLUBS THAT HOLD THAT ENERGY!!!! N.Y. in da house

[@lotuswon1910]

Ashè💫 LoveSavesTheDay❤️

[@RonnieJonesRjayy1]

Strange, every time I sing this, we bring down the house! I love it!

[@caroleanntopp]

Yes shes called 5times,you need to let me know whats going on now,its been over a week since i heard from you tell me have you left me or what????

[@azizadelrosario4364]

Love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!to Lamond Dozier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gritzgravy1760]

Just read we lost the great Lamont Dozier yesterday and I have been in tears ever since 😢 I am truly heartbroken 💔

[@bertrandc8207]

Bonne musique, j aimais déjà Lamont Dozier en '76 👍😉 Que du top dans ces années 70 chez Motown ! 🙏

[@ministerservertavares4714]

Rise In Power to Lamont Dozier one of the GREATEST songwriter/producers in Black music history! Your LEGACY will live forever as you keep SHININ', Word!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@imbariagozz]

Be,che dire che fortuna averlo ritrovato. Mi mancava da tanto.

[@lorenafiore912]

Indimenticabile ❤

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

Wow 😳 just discovering this now . Back in 1980 South Africa 🇿🇦 this was a huge struggle song . The Odyssey version .

[@user-nw3yk1oq5g]

He really took his time to put this jam together. Fantastic!

[@minekara6407]

RIP. Mr Lamont Dozier you were a gift to us all with your beautiful words. I a truly sad you have passed. Thank for all your words. They will live on.

[@GeorgeJenko]

Absolutely fabulous wow 1977!

[@vickprint]

my friend played this track last night at a gay disco here in san francisco... the music STILL lives, dont worry. we feel and live it still. have no fear. the new generations will do the old ones proud. promise.

[@Jamallus55]

Heard this at "Better Day's" back in the day, and it would alway's get a "Standing Ovation!"..... It was like that, where-ever it was played! A "Classic"....Indeed! Thank's for posting it!

[@narvelancoleman3813]

This truly conjures up (in a good way), the spirits of my ancestors. May they Rest In the Arms of Jesus!😪🙏

[@ThePlatano2020]

LONG LIVE 84 KING ST.......WARRIOR DANCER!!!!!!!

[@solcasared]

As a full time DJ in the time I played this to death all 9min very loud

[@mmkuyt]

so share more memories with us Greig, damn.

[@solcasared]

Looking back from 74 until 2006 full time DJING god it was so much fun some downs but not to many travelling the world doing a job that you thoroughly enjoy with all the perks and the money life doesn’t get much better than that

[@rodneynixon3625]

Paradise garage war dance 5:00 in the morning!

[@maryo10475]

Yes! Turn it up Larry!

[@HollyHood]

+Rodney Nixon I KNOW....I was there. RIP Larry Levan!

[@AFairyTaleHigh]

Yessss!! We got it in there!!

[@ruthdixon7807]

moving record about alienation - and proof that you can go back home again.

[@jacksor2]

Ham-Mercy!!! A Club CLASSIC back in the DAY. The TIMES I Had Getting DOWN to this SONG @ "DEN ONE DISCO" Chicago's Old Town Neighborhood. Yes LORD!!!

[@stickyrickify]

Wow, just found this. This song was so big in the 90's as a house anthem. I can't believe it was this old

[@NormanGhalebSoulTrain]

1977 & my first ever Lamont Dozier vinyl and l still have it. Fell in love with it back then & still amazing to this very day. Such a super talented man. His legacy will live forever & ever. Rest in Heavenly Peace Lamont

[@edwardgilliard7259]

Wow just amazing amazing song God bless you my heart and you'll be rest in peace what a great song take me back to the Days inn the Disco the garage😢😢🙏❤🙏🙏🙏❤

[@johnbarton5920]

In fact, the best version by far

[@DieselAlexx]

Paradise Garage classic. 70's, 80's was the best ever for dance music.

[@barbarabutterfield2679]

Rest in peace Lamont Dozier. Thank you for the great music you gave us over the years.

[@glennclark1305]

Lacy Lady & driving with my mates to Gt Yarmouth. This tunes brings back great memories of 1977

[@TheCosmicFunker]

I first heard this track in Maestro's nightclub in Glasgow. As soon as I heard the intro I thought it was something special and listened transfixed at the song. As soon as it was finished, I had to go to the DJ to ask the name of the track, and who the artist was.

[@andrewthomas3270]

I bought this one and Fish Ain't Biting way back when they was released. Back when the Soul was really in Soul Music. ❤️🙂

[@anythinggoes1396]

They used to play this in Soul Kitchen and Nells! Great song..

[@vavavoom92]

Souvenirs souvenirs... J'avais le 12" LP à l'époque. On ne m'ôtera pas de l'idée que Claude François s'en est "fortement" inspiré pour Alexandrie Alexandra.

[@adilo4984]

alain gautier d'accord avec à toi à 100%. Surtout le passage ou il dit " J'ai plus d'appétit... qu'un barracuda"

[@mohamedseghiri4793]

alain gautier Salut Alain. Claude était le pote de Lamont.

[@deadstar44]

Totalement pompé par Claude François dès la ligne de chant et les "Aahh!". L'intro de piano fait très Michel Berger.

[@behtaouimohamed7914]

Absolument il n y a que des copieurs

[@jeanclaudebossonney7520]

Bien vu. Je n'y avais pas pensé... et pourtant c'est quasi évident

[@fbznnr]

One of the best song of ever, a masterpiece.

[@mannypintado8349]

This was Paradise Garage World.

[@MrDywayne]

RIP Lamont Dozier....a Motown veteran with the talent to Back To My Roots.....

[@ronaldbennett5842]

The Paradise Garage forever! !

[@LittleWittleKitty]

Bring this back to Spotify!