One of the best percussion and rhythm songs in my view. Such a classic.
@uncledavesbrigade710611 ай бұрын
This song was so different from all other songs when it came out. Funky sound, great beat and the horns!
@jasonremy162711 ай бұрын
"Cisco Kid" is another great War track.
@armadillotoe11 ай бұрын
When I was young, I watched the Cisco Kid, so I guess he is a friend of mine too.
@nancy947811 ай бұрын
That is a great tune.
@danomalley247311 ай бұрын
You gotta watch the 'Low Rider' scene from 'Up in Smoke.' It's some classic Cheech, set to the perfect song.
@tjtampa21411 ай бұрын
Yes! I know they saw the movie but that would be a good scene to revisit. It was much funnier to me back then... it was a scream. Haha!
@Serai311 ай бұрын
That's the image glued to this song for me. Cheech in his crop top and beanie polishing his classic low rider.
@roncarnes572411 ай бұрын
Another great War song is "Slippin' Into Darkness". Incredibly soulful vocals over a stripped down reggae like groove. Sooooooo good. Stank face worthy 👍
@fmtalks138611 ай бұрын
This!!
@OzarkTroutBum11 ай бұрын
Preach!
@russelldye375111 ай бұрын
They had several big hits including The world is a ghetto,why can’t we be friends,Summertime,Cisco kid,etc! There are several versions they have of this song also!
@raveousone11 ай бұрын
spill the wine
@imagine100411 ай бұрын
Slippin’ Into Darkness
@pjg58x8 ай бұрын
Love The World Is A Ghetto
@stevenm.688611 ай бұрын
I’m 61, this song has just always been around. So many ways it just pops up. Thank God
@bugvswindshield8 ай бұрын
57 I"m with ya brother
@abelincoln328711 ай бұрын
Andy and Alex. Please check out "Keep on smiling" by Wet Willie. You might just love it
@gramps633411 ай бұрын
Yeah, love Jimmy Hall. Great harmonica!
@scottmarleneking629811 ай бұрын
Yup! Totally agree! Gives me sort of the same feeling as "It Never Rains in Southern California"-- not so much musically, but emotionally. That one is also a good 1-hit wonder they should hear!
@denisetowe89511 ай бұрын
A great vibe any time 🤗
@flyingburritobro6811 ай бұрын
@@gramps6334Blackberry Smoke’s version of Keep On Smiling is great and has Jimmy Hall on vocals and harmonica
@rundoetx11 ай бұрын
😊great Southern band. Were a great live band
@chrisjaybecker11 ай бұрын
The main "horn riff" is actually a harmonica riff played by their full-time harmonica player Lee Oskar, who later became famous for his Lee Oskar harmonica line.
@Fawkes3184 ай бұрын
Whaaaattttt???? No way
@timwhitnell714511 ай бұрын
The song ends too quickly; it always leaves me wanting much more. That sax at the end should have been a solo and then a callback to the hypnotic main riff. Why Can't We Be Friends by War was one of my favourite songs when I was almost a teen in 1975. You should react to it. Its message is still relevant, unfortunately.
@michaelasay858711 ай бұрын
Well you have to listen to the long version!
@EarlRice-g2u11 ай бұрын
Back in the 70's it was not unusual to have a full time percussionist ,a full time harmonica player, and assorted horns and keyboards along with a pumping rhythm section like this band ( and The J Geils Band too !) It pays off when when you hear the full sonic saturation with so much to listen to ! Even as youngsters we tried to figure out how these big lineup bands got decently paid when you have twelve guys (or more ) in the band like Mandrill , The Trammps,Tower of Power ,Santana , Chicago , Blood Sweat and Tears and The Ohio Players .
@USGrant-rr2by11 ай бұрын
So...how did they...get paid?
@happymethehappyone830011 ай бұрын
WAR has a HUGE catalog of classic hits.
@bullzeyez323611 ай бұрын
I used to ride thru town with this cranked on my Pioneer 8 track , 200watt amp and 6 x 9 rear speakers.
@vampfashionsАй бұрын
In a rusty Datsun 210 lol
@bullzeyez3236Ай бұрын
@@vampfashions 68 Dodge Dart 😁
@catserver857711 ай бұрын
I think this song is the closest to "universally loved" I can think of. Never met a person who didn't love it, like it, or think it was cool. I'm sure those people are out there, I don't know any of them.
@markd506711 ай бұрын
This was our ultimate 8-track cassette cruise tune back then...😎
@bradwatson104811 ай бұрын
All the ways this song has been used over the years, and no one has mentioned "Dazed and Confused". TWO volumes of soundtrack album. The definitive Class of '77 chronicle set on the day they/we became seniors. As for myself, I was stone deaf that day because of the Paul McCartney & Wings concert at the Seattle Kingdome the night before.
@GreggOliverBass11 ай бұрын
there song "why can't we be friends" feels SO good
@wolfetom1011 ай бұрын
In high school when this came out and didn't think much of it except at least it wasn't disco. I appreciate it much more decades later. At the time I was so much more into melody. now I can totally appreciate it for the groove.
@jgsrhythm10011 ай бұрын
1)Cisco Kid 2) "Me and Baby Brother" 3) Slipping into Darkness 4) Why Can't We be friends
@Noelle002611 ай бұрын
Cisco Kid is a great song
@pjg58x8 ай бұрын
I forgot about Me And Baby Brother. Another great song. I saw “War” perform once in a postgame concert one after a Didgers game but as with a lot bands that have been around a long time there may have been one original member in the group.
@shimmerbay11 ай бұрын
I lived near Los Angeles in the early 70s. There were lots of lowriders around. Fun memories!
@izzywong702711 ай бұрын
Just one of those fun, upbeat songs everyone should have on rotation. I’ve loved this song since it first came out.
@philt434611 ай бұрын
three guys and a bass in the rhythm section who aren't tied to a grid, gets you this sauce.
@michaelnorris735311 ай бұрын
The performance & recording technique are incredible on this tune.
@terrylandess607210 ай бұрын
This was used in the opening of Cheech and Chong's 'Up In Smoke' movie. Now it's forever inseparable in my mind.
@fjcrod11 ай бұрын
An absolute classic. I remember, growing up, the local Radio Shack, would use this song to demonstrate the capabilities of their stereo speakers. It was either Low Rider or Dark Side of The Moon.
@sira.scottascot886511 ай бұрын
I always listen for that long sax note at the end. Love that.
@MrDeadstu11 ай бұрын
This was my ringtone for years.
@gregwasserman263511 ай бұрын
This song is soooo much fun to play on bass! The song had a great beat to it, and is oh so funky!
@stacihensley75332 ай бұрын
It's impossible to be depressed when this is playing. One of the best road songs ever!
@chainman1009 ай бұрын
I love the reaction, I will be the first to admit this I have a 1990 Cadillac Brougham its a big car and I have a CD that I have this song as the first one and on days I have no where to go to I just play that song with the windows rolled down and cruise and love every minute of it.
@darksarcasm483511 ай бұрын
This was a good one-groovy. I had forgotten all about it, thanks for the trip.
@zogger528111 ай бұрын
I am shocked that you haven't heard this before. A goto song to get in a funky mood.
@jonesey90411 ай бұрын
Slippin into darkness - amazing song, long version
@miguelyorba41906 ай бұрын
WAR : All Day Music. Such a kick back song
@garysunshine964311 ай бұрын
They have such an eclectic mix of hits- Spill the Wine, Cisco Kid, Why Can't We Be Friends, The World is a Ghetto, Summer, and Low Rider
@kdm7129111 ай бұрын
They should definitely listen to "Spill The Wine"!
@darrellboone927411 ай бұрын
Don't forget "Galaxy"😳
@TheCornishCockney11 ай бұрын
Try by them a pure slice of funk with "Galaxy" and "Me and Baby Brother" Brilliant.
@chronos457311 ай бұрын
You two have been doing this for years, can’t believe you just listened to this for the first time.
@nathanweiss517411 ай бұрын
Cisco Kid for more WAR For that extended groove version of Low Rider check out some of Blues Travelers live covers.
@batmanforpresident965511 ай бұрын
War is a criminally overlooked group. Ex Animals lead singer Eric Burdon helped form the group. They were actually originally called Eric Burdon and War. Their best hits include: "Slipping Into Darkness", "Summer", "Why Can't We Be Friends", "All Day Music", "The World Is A Ghetto", "The Cisco Kid" and an incredible duet with Eric Burdon, "Spill The Wine".
@jgsrhythm10011 ай бұрын
They reacted to Spill the Wine long ago and knew the background at the time. Perhaps they forgot the Burdon involvement..
@lindapryor374711 ай бұрын
Right ! House of the Rising Sun!
@David-iv6je11 ай бұрын
"Why Can't We Be Friends" is a perfect late 70s pop song that sounds like it's from a totally different band.
@ruelsmith11 ай бұрын
Actually, Eric Burden was just paired with them due to circumstance. He didn't have anything to do with forming them.
@themchangesband11 ай бұрын
@@ruelsmith He did have a big part of getting them known.
@Sebuin11 ай бұрын
I'm going to be surprised if you guys have never heard this somewhere but if you haven't I'm really looking forward to watching you dig this. This is the ultimate overall groove song.
@SuperStrik911 ай бұрын
Low Rider is an all time classic. Cisco Kid and Why Can't We Be Friends are a couple other classics by War. Also check out their work with Eric Burdon. Spill The Wine is another classic.
@dchurch9118 ай бұрын
It's funny how Lee Oskar drove this song completely on his harmonica! Yes, his use of articulation and tone is horn like in this song. He can also play like butter. I'm traveling right now to see him live tonight. :)
@debumina947411 ай бұрын
Good song to play really loud when you are driving.
@tb679111 ай бұрын
Alex you're over thinking it... stay in the pocket with Andy n groove...
@viclagina34711 ай бұрын
Yeah some songs are just meant to be played with no analysis.
@JackSchitte11 ай бұрын
I saw them live in the 70's and Lee Oskar the Harmonica player stole the show!
@paulcherry596211 ай бұрын
Another funk group that putout some great music is The Brothers Johnson. Please choose one of their songs i.e. Stomp!, I’ll be good to you, Strawberry letter 22 ,etc. The essence of funk!
@eileendobbs800911 ай бұрын
Yeah I suggested Stomp for a great bass line
@frankkendrick775111 ай бұрын
I was first introduced to this song either watching VH1 Classic music videos or watching the movie “Dazed and Confused.”
@datanotfound455611 ай бұрын
I LOVE WAR (the band)!!!!! You should totally listen to "All Day Music" next!
@kimmycook269811 ай бұрын
Summertime was my fav...but always enjoyed when this song came on the radio! We kids would scream it out from the back seat.
@susand200811 ай бұрын
This song is almost 50 yrs old and it's STILL played on the radio. That's gotta tell you something.
@franksantucci22311 ай бұрын
These guys used to rehearse at the Colorado Lagoon in Long Beach California… growing up as a kid, taking swimming lessons we heard them jamming all the time… the background soundtrack of my childhood…
@thomasthompson69811 ай бұрын
This was the consummate summer song back in the day!I really would love if you would check out another overlooked song by Earth, Wind & Fire... check out "That's the Way of the World" ... I guarantee you will get lost in the sauce in that beautiful song!
@nancy947811 ай бұрын
Oh my, yes!
@surlechapeau11 ай бұрын
A&A, you'll love their "The Cisco Kid" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" !!
@jeffking417611 ай бұрын
WAR is still around, however, they go by “The LOWRIDER Band”, because of some Copyright stuff. They are not allowed to use the name “WAR”. 📻🙂
@SC_Jolly11 ай бұрын
One of my favorite oldies!
@crunchyfrog170911 ай бұрын
Back in the day I convinced my little brother this was Carlos Santana. He believed that for decades. He was salty when found out the truth but I still think it was hilarious
@ericrouse645811 ай бұрын
Greatest bass riff ever of all time
@vampfashionsАй бұрын
You never heard Blondie's Atomic then...
@russelldye375111 ай бұрын
I don’t know if you come back to these that often but they had lots of hits and did several versions of this song including an extended version and an updated version with synthesizer!
@martylivanos127911 ай бұрын
You have to check out the rest of their hits!! All day music, Summer, Spill The Wine.
@christopherpohl874311 ай бұрын
Slipping Into Darkness.
@kristinmarra700511 ай бұрын
All Day Music. Love that song
@DrNothing2311 ай бұрын
Have you guys NOT seen Up in Smoke?? This was the opening song for it... EDIT: Best part, IMO, is the scant yet imperative roto tom flourishes.
@garyschill792311 ай бұрын
They have not, and I have been pushing that movie on Patreon for 3 years! It's time!!!
@DrNothing2311 ай бұрын
@@garyschill7923 ^^^^^^^^^ DO IT, guys!!!!!
@folthorn11 ай бұрын
"Hey man. Am I driving okay?"
@lakermd11 ай бұрын
“Hey what was in that shit man?” 😂
@garyschill792311 ай бұрын
@@lakermd Part Maui Woowie and part Labrador!
@davidnelson687411 ай бұрын
My own personal opinion is Don’t Let No One Get You Down is the stone cold classic off Why Can’t We Be Friends. War was so critical to early and mid seventies music.
@jollyrodgers727211 ай бұрын
...and the intro to Cheech&Chong's UP IN SMOKE. But this song takes me back to the summer I graduated HS - it was an instant classic. It always feels cut down for time. Try Eric Burdon & War - SPILL THE WINE from 1970. It's just so very fine.
@johnmeyer480411 ай бұрын
It just isn't summertime without War. You need to listen to their entire library of excellent music!
@skinhitter2711 ай бұрын
WAR - Cisco Kid next fo sho!
@williamglass78065 ай бұрын
winner of the 1975 mtv music award for best use of a cow bell in a rock video.
@gary684611 ай бұрын
Cruised many miles listening to Low Rider. Next listen to "All Day Music" and "Summertime"
@mve522511 ай бұрын
There are 2 versions of this on The Best Of. Listen to Summer; Cisco Kid; City, Country, City
@Winterof625 ай бұрын
Best party songs with the neighbors!!!!
@CL-eu7ye11 ай бұрын
Definitely unique! I put it in the same category with ZZ Top’s “La Grange”
@jhall692611 ай бұрын
tower of power ❤😮 blood sweat n tears...great stuff thar mates...
@princebloodgrave809711 ай бұрын
"Gypsy Man", and "Slippin' Into Darkness" are also great songs by War.
@marinamartinez688611 ай бұрын
War has a lot of great songs that take me back to the 70s. All Day Music, You're Still a Young Man, and more... 👍👍👍
@johndraper360811 ай бұрын
Wasn’t you’re still a young man tower of power?
@rickcrane988311 ай бұрын
War - what are they good for? To get terminally mellow, try All Day Music. For terminal funk, go with Slipping Into Darkness.
@yourebusted578611 ай бұрын
I always envision Cheech Marin dancing around his old Chevy in "Up In Smoke". The drummer said the upbeat was totally by mistake but it worked.
@GreenMother17 ай бұрын
I'm 7-8, mom driving down State street, South Gate, Los Angeles, blonedest family ever, stooping down, low riding, just digging this song 😁 Please, please listen to "Summer" - literally perfect for Summertime .(Oh Sly & the family Stone - Hot Fun in the Summertime - get that playlist ready! ✌)
@Pam-b5j11 ай бұрын
This was a song I played cruising Whittier Blvd. when I was young. Great song.
@Winterof6211 ай бұрын
CHEECH & CHONGS - UP IN SMOKE & also GEORGE LOPEZ tv show was another use of this fun song. Never fails to make the Latin surface out of everyone in one way or another!
@deckofcards8711 ай бұрын
There is the funky 12 inch version but the sax solo is literally about two seconds longer. The radio version fades out.
@daviddragavon755511 ай бұрын
That Harmonica player is a fella named Lee Oskar. When I want to relax, I reach for City, Country,City...and All Day Music!
@dickash100311 ай бұрын
Am I the only War fan who bought Lee Oskar's solo album??
@daviddragavon755511 ай бұрын
@dickash1003 no, I had it too.
@hollywoodharriet1311 ай бұрын
Was fortunate enough to see War perform at a small, dive club in the San Fernando Valley, CA long after their hey day. They were perfection. As good as I remembered them, only better. Lee Oskar on harmonica was incredible. Check out The World is a Ghetto, Slippin' into Darkness or All Day Music come to mind. Wonderful band.
@Mike-go3pe11 ай бұрын
That very end bit is the main beat for the song G.D.F.R. (Going Down For Real) by Flo Rida, which was very popular among a younger mid-2010s audience. Given that Andy and Alex are recent college grads, there’s a good chance they’ve heard it there and didn’t realize
@DG-uh8uv11 ай бұрын
Eric Burdon and War did a long version of Tobacco Road that you absolutely must hit!
@adrianabustamante267311 ай бұрын
“Galaxy”is a kick butt song too by this group!!!
@ptjww94557 ай бұрын
Play this. Put your shades on. DRIVE!
@CavemanSynthesizer11 ай бұрын
I literally never noticed the guitar part of this song until the guy who is either Andy or Alex mentioned it.
@scottmarleneking629811 ай бұрын
Yeah, I was always too zoned in on the bass and percussion. Good observation by Alex!
@yamyamyams262911 ай бұрын
Songs with full, rounded rhythm sections are generally more pleasing to my ear.
@MagravatorMag11 ай бұрын
I'm with Andy on the groove. Changing this up would have ruined the vibe. In this one, it's all about the vibe.
@donmanuel786811 ай бұрын
WAR has a HUGE library of great tunes you must get a listen to. I had the good fortune to see the Original band lineup LIVE twice , Once at the ol' Reseda Club, then at the Sunset House Of Blues! Always was a great fun time seeing them JAM OUT on stage! Great tunes by them you should also check "Me And Baby Brother", "You Got The Power", "Outlaw", and "Heartbeat"....!!
@MH-fb5krАй бұрын
body parts moving… smiling… in the groove
@Dragoninja11 ай бұрын
Where to go next with War, here it is. From their Album All Day Music the Title Track "All Day amusic", "Slipping Into Darkness", & "Baby Brother".
@stefanblue66011 ай бұрын
Super cool iconic Song ! Did you already do Eric Burdon declares War ! -Abum? There's another great great Song : Tobacco Road - the long version , an alltime Classic !
@DG-uh8uv11 ай бұрын
The long version of Tobacco Road is freaking amazing! They should definitely do that song.
@TheBlackMambaa24811 ай бұрын
My girlfriend and I watched George Lopez all the way through last year. Neither of us had really seen it since childhood. It's a damn good sitcom. Underrated.
@tomgrych11 ай бұрын
Always fun! Don't miss, "City, Country, City".
@johnportilla4978Ай бұрын
My favorit War song is Summer. I would cruise the beach in my old Mustang convertible with a C.B. radio
@sarahdixon194311 ай бұрын
Yep, when I was little, people would play this song while driving their lowriders. In the 70s they were a big thing in California... atleast where I was.
@Cboy202311 ай бұрын
Andy looks like hes been transformed by the Dead song last week
@cherylwoodward11 ай бұрын
You’ll want to listen to All Day Music and Summer for those lazy grooves. All Day has some beautiful harmonizing and smooth organ work.
@jimie532011 ай бұрын
Should checkout War's Deliver The Word album. Harmonica player Lee Oskar really shines throughout that album. Gypsy Man is a gem of a song!