Major Lance is one of the most under rated talents of his era.
@jeromewade22542 жыл бұрын
His daughter Keisha Lance Bottoms served as Mayor of Atlanta,GA!
@djolegeorge8609 ай бұрын
Absolutely, no-one could dance like the Major!
@edge78a13 жыл бұрын
Major Lance came over here to England and legend has it that his is the dance style that was emulated and immitated and then mutated into what today is northern soul dancing. Along with his wonderful music thats not a bad legacy to have left. Got an album and most of his Okeh releases. RIP brother KTF
@Ransomhandsome5 жыл бұрын
When the Beatles returned to the UK after their triumphant 1st U.S. visit in 1964, Paul emerges from the plane with a Major Lance album under his arm ... look it up!
@matildadhumxoxo58014 ай бұрын
Wow!
@matildadhumxoxo58014 ай бұрын
lol
@peeterpoon17 жыл бұрын
Few singers conveyed happiness the way Major Lance did!
@freefadayzs19 жыл бұрын
He was a great dancer.I remember hearing him when I was a kid.Looked it up and found it
@ElKabong4712 жыл бұрын
Wow the music in those days was incredible --- the vocalist, musicians just great many, many, years later just can't get enough..simply fantastic..thank you internet and You Tube.
@6motion615 жыл бұрын
I'm 58 and Shindig and Hullabaloo (despite the fact that they were somewhat controlled by corporate interests, but nothing like today) and Shindig were the only shows that showcased the stellar artists of the day, plus they didn't care about race. Thanks to these shows, those of our generation came the closest but of higher quality than MTV. Oh yeah, WABC, KDKA in Pittsburgh and WLs in Chicago were also impt. sources of fine music
@SWOTBWOT13 жыл бұрын
The first CD boxed set I ever bought was Major Lance's music. Everyone probably thought I was weird but I knew what I was doing.
@blackprix14 жыл бұрын
Definitely a 'dance song' that gets you up and moving ... still sounds great and still makes me want to dance!
@Isotec113 жыл бұрын
This is the reason why I love the old classics.They are better than the new stuff today.
@windjammer77713 жыл бұрын
Major Lance can sing and move....this is great to watch - almost made me want to get up and jam!
@boilinabag12 жыл бұрын
carl davis who produced this, and was the guy behind the sixties sound passes today.... one of his great productions............
@woodyt5612 жыл бұрын
Warm fuzzy memories of childhood. Shindig, Hullabulloo, Hollywood Palace, and of course The Ed Sullivan Show.
@Bobjb99914 жыл бұрын
I was a preteen when this was a Top 40 hit. I always loved it. I learned later Curtis Mayfield (famous for writing the Superfly soundtrack) wrote the song. The only recorded version I ever owned was on an Al Kooper l.p. Al covered it. The song's a first-rate example of what was great about '60s R&B music!
@TrocilynRufus6 ай бұрын
❤❤❤Love this song
@dogstoat16 жыл бұрын
Fast feet.....the Major would have held his own on any Northern Dancefloor!!!
@reecolor13 жыл бұрын
something about this song it's just pure joy (makes me wanna cry!)
@gina729169 жыл бұрын
I remember the entire family gathered around one television as we watched Shindig!
@teacherB3214 жыл бұрын
When I heard this song in the movie SHAG I feel in love with it. Great tune!
@garymorris957110 жыл бұрын
Superb. I love seeing Major Lance doing it live.
@spoonerfive14 жыл бұрын
Thx, Laura! Great funny memories of that time in my youth...
@LauraAmiga14 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great contribution.
@60srecords12 жыл бұрын
He had several hits ,this was a favorite..He was also a good dancer!!
@tcorman14 жыл бұрын
From Wikipedia: The series house band, the Shin-diggers (later renamed the Shindogs), featured a young Glen Campbell, Joey Cooper, Chuck Blackwell (drums), Billy Preston, James Burton, Delaney Bramlett, Larry Knechtel (on bass) and pianist Leon Russell. So there you have it, naderchaser - a pretty fierce band!
@CosmicFork15 жыл бұрын
I wish that I could dance, like Major Lance... Ain't he cool?
@chess145815 жыл бұрын
absolute killer video,thanks
@salemst17 жыл бұрын
Major Lance was a boxer?? I'll be damned. Great voice with amazing energy--and one heck of a dancer. That explains the moves. Really enjoy his music. Bill
@tyler182013 жыл бұрын
I'm 13 years old and I really love this music, I have no idea how everything went high-tech but I would kill to be a 50s, 60s, whatever kid as long as this music is on the radio.
@boomboom4816 жыл бұрын
Love it, thanks much!!!!!!!!!!
@broadwaypfb13 жыл бұрын
used to go to certain bars at Jacksonville N.C. and watch the Black Marines dance to this music . Never will forget their beautiful smiles as they did their dance. this was in '64 or '65
@LauraAmiga15 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your great information.
@LauraAmiga16 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We are keeping ...the soul.
@stevencochrane115 Жыл бұрын
Saw him i live in person, twice. At the Torch UK. Managed to get on stage and shake his hand, he was knocked out by all these white kids lovin' his music. Really nice guy, great singer, Thanks for the music Major.
@misisipimike15 жыл бұрын
so so sweet I got a ear cavity!
@mooseydeucy15 жыл бұрын
Classic stuff...I remember Shindig and Hullabaloo...now at fifty-six...still the fresh golden oldies of our time. LOL WABC AM New York City...WWRL AM , NYC
@jomommajo13239 жыл бұрын
I wish I saw uncle Major before he passed
@carolynramos2573 Жыл бұрын
Love it
@bonnierusso12 жыл бұрын
Great Song, Great moves. AHHHHHH Great memorys!
@Dr.Pepper0014 ай бұрын
In 1963 this song was on American Bandstand. Only 6 of the kids were doing the Monkey Time dance while the rest were doing traditional fast dancing.
@louismatassa848910 ай бұрын
Still listening a great song 🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶
@dbd135316 жыл бұрын
Ekocentric, are you talking about Major Harris, who did the song "Love Won't Let Me Wait" in '75?
@golowandslow12 жыл бұрын
Major Lance was the Crown Prince of Dance who could glide as good as James Brown... He used to do the St. Louis Hop TV show once in a while & was my very first fave singer in 5th grade or so... RIP Major... MC Mickey 1
@MISSEDHERSIR17 жыл бұрын
This is Rock and Roll. I believe Curtis Mayfield wrote it, or produced a lot of Major Lance's material. A real classic!
@TrocilynRufus6 ай бұрын
❤❤❤Good dancer & singer
@drummerkid21rr8 жыл бұрын
love this.... his hair is sharp
@spoonerfive14 жыл бұрын
An unsurpassed example of '60's R&B ...Something about this song...always fresh, always gets me dancing. As good as any single from the giants of that era. I "borrowed" the 45 from my sister and somehow forgot to give it back....I borrowed "Mama Didn't LIe" by Jan Bradley along with it, and didn't give that one back either, so those two brilliant performances are forever linked for me. Ha Ha, sorry Wendy, I still have 'em in a box somewhere in the attic!
@robertbihn30054 ай бұрын
Major Lance, released June 7 1963, written by Curtis Mayfield, it Hit #2 US R&B chart
@LauraAmiga14 жыл бұрын
@starhorizon1 Thanks for sharing your nice memories.
@savagetwin524 жыл бұрын
I believe Major Lance is the father of Mayor of Atlanta!
@ricklaponte586926 күн бұрын
Absolutely right
@clarkewi10 жыл бұрын
I loooovvveee the recond but his is an amazing performance. Northern Soul.
@mycroft300615 жыл бұрын
Great song, one of my favorites. I liked the cutaway to the guitarist holding a Danelectro Guitarlin too - though he didn't seem to be playing it at the time :)
@MaxineNicholson-ft1dr10 ай бұрын
Smooth dancer , cool dude, rip .one of the best .
@ThePopcorn1958 Жыл бұрын
magnifique !
@duncanidaho2097 Жыл бұрын
This was cut short but it was live, not lip synching to the studio recording.
@lindamartinez64547 жыл бұрын
FAV.
@zzyyxxo12 жыл бұрын
great video.
@jimm60954 жыл бұрын
I Dig Shindig!!!
@jeffrobdine12 жыл бұрын
What a great talent, those were the days !
@razelma16 жыл бұрын
Excellento!!
@efsb14 жыл бұрын
Is it just me, or can't you just see the roots of Northern Soul dancing in his moves..?
@LauraAmiga13 жыл бұрын
@broadwaypfb Thank you for sharing your memories.
@LauraAmiga12 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace.
@TJCATLOVER13 жыл бұрын
Good song!!!!!!!
@djdeitch16 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Major track,ktf.
@brownfoxx7614 жыл бұрын
SHAG SOUNDTRACK!!!!!!
@jennifursun33039 жыл бұрын
can anyone post the lyrics for some reason, even when my ears were much younger, i ndever could figure out all the words thanks
@chiangui2411 жыл бұрын
so sixties!
@soulie6411 жыл бұрын
Some cool moves :)
@mikeaustin116 жыл бұрын
If I'm not mistaken, "It's Monkey Time" was the flip side of a single the company (OKed) was trying to push. It wasn't "intended" to be the hit, but DJ's started playing that one, and the rest is history. I love Shindig, a very underrated show. Almost everyone went on and sang live (music could be live or recorded) but it's a great look at these people, many of whom are sadly passed on. They really got to show their stuff in prime time. R.I.P. Major, you and Curtis were a great team!
@keithgrimes9622 Жыл бұрын
The instruments are pre-recorded on this one, but he's singing live.
@danielstump32044 жыл бұрын
About 1963? Shindig? Where did we go wrong, that caused us to lose this kind of entertainment?
@gfhandel16 жыл бұрын
Absolutely has "Curtis Mayfield" Chicago sound written all over this..thanks.
@LauraAmiga16 жыл бұрын
You are wellcome, my friend.
@spoonerfive14 жыл бұрын
@fosbury68 --I didn't know that "Mama Didn't Lie" was written by Mayfield, too! I guess I'm an even bigger fan of his than before, if that's possible...what an underrated genius HE was...
@kevincheatim3252 Жыл бұрын
Very very underrated
@sprucetree4911 жыл бұрын
One of my two or three favorite songs. Superficially a dance tune the melody is very poignant. It was written by Curtis Mayfield and was a favorite with Laura Nyro.
@keithgrimes9622 Жыл бұрын
The major key verses are very chipper and cheery. When they go to that minor key bridge, that's when the poignant quality you refer to kicks in. Yeah, I hear it, too.
@zylem138 ай бұрын
I wore the grooves off that record! Great performance. But did anybody see anyone do the Monkey in this video?
@gropegrape13 жыл бұрын
curtis mayfield wrote this song him and lance went to high school together
@LauraAmiga12 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great comment.
@margaretswanagan82375 ай бұрын
Didn’t know he made this classic
@MetropolitanSoul11 жыл бұрын
You can really see it here !
@melodysanger1036 ай бұрын
REMEMBERING MAJOR LANCE (APRIL 4, 1939 - SEPTEMBER 3, 1994) [04/04/2024]
@tntselections15 жыл бұрын
theres a version on rocksteady, from a jamaican Progressions - Are you ready. boss rocksteady. check it
@baileez8213 ай бұрын
There were two versions of doing the dance--slumping the shoulders like an ape and swinging your arms was one way--and I don't see the Shindig dancers or Major doing either, which is pretty funny.
@valeriereaves40965 ай бұрын
Bet y'all didn't know he was a boxer
@tygerstripe16 жыл бұрын
THE LANCE COULD DANCE!....KTF
@LauraAmiga13 жыл бұрын
@edge78a I appreciate very much your comment.
@LPincay12 жыл бұрын
Yep. He's dancing his sexy ASS off!
@JackMDT888816 жыл бұрын
Some Northern Soul was created in England......and a lot of artists would have been forgotten if us NS boys hadn't kept their talent loved and appreciated in the UK.....we loved the music and didn't care the colour of who made it....unlike the US.
@margaretswanagan82375 ай бұрын
This song was on my mind I don’t know why
@daryllect6659 Жыл бұрын
Teri Garr is in there. Can you find her?
@hawaiiguyy9 жыл бұрын
huh? strange? what happened to the falsetto? which is one of the singular, compelling features of this song.
@ultfan677 жыл бұрын
According to producer Carl Davis, Major Lance was a great dancer but not the world's greatest singer. To compensate, The Impressions sang backup on the studio recording of "The Monkey Time". In the areas where Major was weak, The Impressions did the lead with him. You can hear Carl talk about this in the documentary about Record Row called "Cradle of Rhythm and Blues" which as of today is on KZbin.
@LauraAmiga14 жыл бұрын
Nice comment! Regards, Laura.
@clarkewi13 жыл бұрын
@edge78a He was a treasure - the perfect vocalist for Curtis Mayfield songs.
@fosbury6814 жыл бұрын
both Monkey Time and Mama Didn't Lie were written and produced by Curtis Mayfield. You probably already knew that.
@stephentillman284911 жыл бұрын
I like this song as wells as mm mm mm mhm (I think that's the name )
@TerryMarineBMF14 жыл бұрын
Angie Angel > Supergirl!!! u got yours an i got mine~~blessings in Christ! All i no is i luv u
@1uptospeed14 жыл бұрын
i new he could SING but dance too talent not to often SEEN this beat brings a feel
@peterzang14 жыл бұрын
this is the shit. Bruce used this as inspiration for The E Street Shuffle.
@golowandslow12 жыл бұрын
Ora le Amiga!... The Major rules, RIP... Now go check out MC Mickey 1/Soulful Strut/You Tube for some oldies props to new school swag.
@maradonatotti514226 күн бұрын
Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Shuffle is based on this Monkey Time.
@teacherB3214 жыл бұрын
Awesome song, but while watching the video I couldn't help but think of how oppressive the times were in America to African Americans. We've definitely come a long way.