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 ✌️

[@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.❤😢😮

[@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

[@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!

[@azizadelrosario4364]

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

[@josephkofiduncan3083]

Finally gone back to his roots. Rest in Power

[@jaygaston1719]

How ironic. RIP Lamont Dozier!

[@hulk_mode87]

He passed away?

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@felixnunya-damnbidness2163]

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

[@davidhillsman1989]

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

[@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)

[@MarioGarde1965]

I Love This Wonderful SOUL-Song...Hey Brothers & Sisters, Let's DANCE with LAMONT DOZIER and His 'GOING BACK To My ROOTS, AFRIKA' ... Ciao! ;-) mm65

[@jposh707]

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

[@NatalieMataboge]

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

[@sihlemondi6363]

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

[@sihlemondi6363]

Facts

[@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😢😢🙏❤🙏🙏🙏❤

[@aghowrath]

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

[@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.❤❤❤

[@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

[@QQQ00Q0Q0]

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

[@robertpierre4752]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@poppop-24]

THIS IS FLAVOR AT IT'S BEST. 1 ❤ WASHINGTON D.C

[@rudimbele1454]

This song once rocked South Africa...….

[@blackhatandcane22]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@elpuma70]

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

[@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🙏🏽

[@gordoncuthbertson5255]

Lamont Dozier you will be remembered

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@MrDywayne]

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

[@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!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@DonnellK32]

RIP Lamont

[@SuperEarthwindfire]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@johannafigueroa5966]

Father God, The Loft! I still have a copy of my membership card. The photo of the "Little Rascal" thank you for the memories.""" Peace & Blessings

[@Cate-z3y]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@gritzgravy1760]

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

[@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.

[@lorenafiore912]

Indimenticabile ❤

[@wonderland1979]

A great song writer. RIP

[@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❤️

[@kennethoates8160]

This take back to my clubs days

[@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.

[@ML-bh7ql]

Topissime Dizier était un As.que de souvenirs ...alors...dance....dance au paradis

[@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.

[@marietjiebastos5024]

Takes me back to the magic of The Clifton Hotel, SA

[@didierboudet88]

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

[@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 !!

[@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!

[@fbznnr]

One of the best song of ever, a masterpiece.

[@cpt.beano3446]

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

[@DieselAlexx]

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

[@narvelancoleman3813]

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

[@prakashnarismulu3332]

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

[@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 - 🙏🏾🙏🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@dixielatino]

He went back to his roots , Lamont was one of my favs back in the day and listening to this tune takes me back to the days of carefree fun .

[@nickhulston5842]

R.I.P. Lamont, thank you for all the amazing music.

[@chahir43]

I know this song since I was 18 years old

[@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?

[@DeeDee-fj6oo]

I keep this in my music rotation simply because I love Lamont Dozier thank god for my moms because she put me on lol

[@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 ❤

[@goodtimes0000]

drenched & soaked with pain....

[@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.

[@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 .

[@anythinggoes1396]

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

[@mannypintado8349]

This was Paradise Garage World.

[@tariktyler]

Thank You Lamont Dozier for this song and many more. R.I.P.

[@Yahawadah70ad]

This song was before my time, but what an amazing song nonetheless. I just moved back to the motherland recently (back to my roots) 😊. Thank you for this masterpiece, RIP 🙏🏾 🕊.

[@travisberry2461]

After 30 plus years this song is still going strong. It bring back great memories, when I was in the garage dancing. Thanks

[@MR-od7fo]

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

[@zaihiraray]

superb, can't say more than this, its an awesomely moving tune... Old School and always get the dance floor jumping people making moves, wicked footsteps, throwing ya hands up in the air, spinning and dancing for joy, the joyful moves of people having fun, letting all their cares go.....Dance is Life, dance is living y'know....

[@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

[@jacksor2]

"Den One Disco" in Chicago's Old Town Hood back in the day. DJ Ron Hardy ROCKED the HOUSE w/ this ONE Here Y'all. The Fellas Jacked Till the We Hours of Morning...I was ONE of EM.

[@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!!!

[@dirtyedna]

REAL MUSIC..REAL EMOTION..I'll say one thing,when this stuff was played at the GAY clubs(who else played this great music) we FELT it and we LIVED for it..LONG LIVE PARADISE GARAGE AND EVERYTHING IT MEANT TO US..

[@nefertitithagoddess9428]

Going Back to Consciousness🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@bertrandc8207]

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

[@GeorgeJenko]

Absolutely fabulous wow 1977!

[@ronnieparm6605]

2024......still hit different Club Zanzibar Newark NJ

[@bilsal1234]

RIP sir Lamont Dozier ❤️

[@lstaley315]

Memories of Sound Factory Bar, Funk Hut from 1230 -330am and then listenin to Louie Vega till 5am..or when they kicked us out and off to wk..damm I wanna cry

[@rahphunk]

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

[@nadiagalanis4155]

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

[@24lisabeth]

This one I would never have found but for KZbin! LOve it Brilliant!

[@beppedige]

Afro music 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaeljulia6069]

Right on Lamont. Love this jam

[@РекаИшым]

RIP king --this song!

[@henrock911]

One of my all time favorites!! Takes me back when I was clubbin' at Zanzibar, Newark NJ. Thank you!!