Jr Walker & the All-Stars Funk Brothers "(I'm a) Road Runner" My Extended Version!

[@mosogotam]

This is the only place that this version exists. I created it. Thanks so much!

[@coffeeicecream1]

Screaming fabulous 10,000 times over. Thanks.

[@xavezinzanez]

What a superb job you did, aye 👍🏽😁🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@raymeras1133]

🤘

[@deanodog3667]

Its tremendous!

[@puresounds5426]

Listening to this over and over . . and the horns !

[@ganymeade5151]

Today's music cannot compare. This is the real thing.

[@ivanjuarez1160]

Facts

[@wallywhite6152]

I saw Junior Walker and the Allstars in 1967 at the Howard Theater in Washington DC. My date and I were just a few of the white people there. What a great concert. What a great time!

[@rubymcnair4206]

Who's still listening to this in 2020 still sounds good to me play that sax Junior Walker rest in peace your music is still alright with me today I'm sure I'm not the only one now play it

[@mireillerogge933]

i am !!!

[@celestedavis6160]

I listen to it everyday over and over. Genius We made real music.

[@harmonichebe]

@@mireillerogge933 me too!!! Be Blessed

[@ganymeade5151]

Best music ever. I have been listening since the 1960s. Just now hearing about the wonderful Funk Brothers.

[@harmonichebe]

@@ganymeade5151 they played on most most of motown's 60s hits. the bassist, james jamerson. is particularly outstanding. Be Blessed

[@TheDickeroo]

Junior Walker was a brilliant musician who didn’t get the respect that was due him. He was in a league all by himself. Love the music he produced.

[@a.b.sproductionsllc]

I agree 100 percent. When you hear mentions of Motown and the other many great acts, Junior Walker and the All Stars aren’t really even mentioned. So sad because he was like the only Motown act that played a instrument and sung. The other acts were toe-tappin singers.

[@paulweir5031]

@@a.b.sproductionsllc What about Stevie Wonder? Marvin Gaye?

[@a.b.sproductionsllc]

@@paulweir5031 I freaking LOVE Stevie Wonder’s music! From the 60’s until now! And other than harmonica it seem like a lot of his early performance was standing and not playing. Seem like later by the early 70’s he was more so on the Clavinet and playing other instruments.

[@billdixon3752]

Yes he was..great musician mind

[@noreik57]

Agree totally, Junior's sax (and Stevie's harmonica sounds) were so distinctive, so easily recognisable

[@dineeneoconnor7747]

I'm a 74 year old road runner. Got me a new knee in January so I can still keep dancing to Jr. and the all stars.

[@davidoverholt251]

I appreciate your new knew my RoadRunner Dancer of all time! When Jr. Blew that sax, it just shook our world, however , I am so happy Jr. finally sang "what does it take to when your love in 1969"! My all time favorite from Junior Walker and the band!

[@stephenfurniss8130]

I went to an all boy all white middle class public school and I was the ONLY pupil who played music by Black musicians.Why? Because it was so wonderful to dance to and so marvellous to listen to and most importantly SO Sixties!

[@actereighty4776]

Any reactions from fellow students and staff?

[@stephenlyons6526]

Lets hear it for MOSOGOTAM for having that musical ear to re-create this stunning soul sound...It is soo goooodd!... the drums have that quintessentially re-tro sounding "dustbin-lids" effect. Young fresh and earnest.Thank you MOSOGOTAM ...

[@stephenmcguire7801]

MOSOGOTAM will not only be remembered but referenced.👍

[@marlaflores3190]

For me ROADRUNNER and Itchin In My Heart say MOTOWN SOUND more than anything I've ever heard !

[@TheDickeroo]

When Junior Walker plays his sax, he wakes the dead. Man, this guy had it all. Love his energy.

[@tyhodges6641]

YES HE DID!

[@tyhodges6641]

AMEN

[@SweetPotatoesBlackStyle25]

The Best music. Not like the garbage of today.

[@dfreeman120]

Saw Jr. twice live and he brought the house down every time. Brilliant singer, songwriter and legendary sax player. Bomaye ❤️

[@justinquinn5780]

I saw them play in Northampton, in around 72 ,they were brilliant 👏

[@andyhawkins642]

Bass, baritone sax out of this world, then there’s that characteristic choppy guitar, probably a Telecaster- this band were just magic.

[@dwaynejones9690]

This song was in the 60s when my parents would be there friends and family members having themselves a good time and put all children in another room when they be partying after a long week of work O how miss those days wow

[@wvgriffn]

I'm 63 and have loved Jr since I was around 2 . ❤

[@raystewart6524]

That sax just blows me away..Jr Walker once said...I sing some..I blow some...and then some brother...and then some

[@chriscoates5751]

I was 13 years old when this came out. Got into trouble at school for playing it repeatedly in a 40 minute lunch break . I still love it.

[@The1djdave]

play it even longer

[@marlaflores3190]

I think I'd like to hear Road Runner the day I die cuz to me, this song is all about COURAGE...

[@carolhands8806]

It doesn’t get any better than this 😊

[@alimazimmer3819]

You do not hear this kind of music anymore.You will never hear this style ever again. I'm so glad that I grew up in that ERA. This is who we are SOUL PERSONAFIDE 100% The music today is TRASH, EMPTY and SOULESS.

[@raulflores2313]

I was 10 years old in the first heard the song and I remember it very clearly I give thanks to the Funk brothers and Junior Walker All-Stars

[@ganymeade5151]

Thank God for the beautiful souls of the Funk Brothers.

[@fredlawson9394]

Right on...🎷🎺🎸❤️🎸🪘🎹❤️🎵🎶🎼

[@rodneyivey3260]

That driving Bass & Baritone Sax with Jr Walker's Tenor Sax...classic Motown!

[@billyboy7850]

Mike Terry steals the show on this jam! That man is the reason I picked up a baritone sax. Nobody else has that ripsaw growl. RIP.

[@CC-ti3ry]

Seriously....NO ONE writes anything even CLOSE to this EXCELLENT today...also the FUNK Brothers- and Holland- Dozier-Holland .....incredible geniuses....all of them. Makes this old white chick Grandma....so very happy to rock on and on and on!!! Thank you!

[@MD-rd7bn]

First soul record I’ve ever heard, it blew me out of my mind, still does. Must have been 55 years ago...

[@davidbell2949]

Raised on Motown, now 66, love these remixes makes it all so new & fresh

[@gregmcintyre9936]

Jr Smoked this tune!! Loved it from the time it was released!! It will NEVER GROW OLD!!!!!!!

[@kennethturner4316]

The Great Jr. Walker. One of the greatest songs of all time.

[@louiecolon9494]

Good old school music. grew up as a kid listening to this song.........................Dec ,2019

[@roncaraway5723]

lm 60 years old and played in a band growing up. kids today think there in the driver seat with there music, but what they do not know is our generation built engines.

[@jrg7951]

Anyone that heard an old muscle car knows that they had a different atitude.

[@notagoodcatch]

So true Ron and this song is the best example !!

[@arthurdeth7646]

I like it!! Well versed. They know how to press computer keys but not piano keys.

[@raynekraven]

goddamn right! and they were better engines mister!

[@SweetPotatoesBlackStyle25]

Yes!

[@steelepls]

Jr Walker and the Funk Brothers. Does not get much better than this folks.

[@hasake8873]

Jamerson is killing that bass line.

[@marcopiaggesi8768]

So the AllStars didn't actually play on this track ?

[@kevanbodsworth9868]

@@marcopiaggesi8768 Same people I believe .. Funk Brothers was the name for the studio band fluctuating .. All Stars some of them , Saw the Funk Brothers live on thier last round , Fantastic

[@ussspec8]

This Beautiful Man!!!!!

[@dfreeman120]

100%

[@allikatzpop]

That Sax still gives me chills!!!! TURN IT UP I JUST CAN'T HOLD STILL !

[@jeannemarie5563]

Jr Walker played sax on Foreigner s Urgent

[@ldb281]

68 brought up on this....nothing else....oh yeah some food in between dancing

[@raystewart6524]

I remember seeing an interview with Jr Walker..he just said I sing some..I blow some...hell yea and then some..

[@davidhess830]

Man these guys can slam it down and just get after it now. Sure does bring back some good memories. Man oh man what a saxophone player, Jr Walker, one of my all time favorites

[@user-wg3sw1li2m]

Here we again i,m a road runner baby god bless jr walker and the stars

[@williamsevier9719]

Jr.Walker was the greatest sax player of all times Soulful and like me,he was a roadrunner love U Jr. Always anf thank U!!!!

[@marthajowilliams932]

I seen Junior in San Jose, CA in 1972. He was so nice, I asked him about Hunter Hancock the disk jockey. I just never tire of Junior's music. It is like at times I crave it. Today is one of those days. I do have one album of his and it is pretty worn out. My favorite song by him is "What Does It Take".

[@rodionrebenyar]

So happy to see that there are no "thumbs down" for this. There were 74 "thumbs up" when I came on, and I'm adding number 75 right now, then back to dancin'!

[@ladymakini9963]

76 checking in !!, u GO JR!! . blow brother BLOW!! Rodion I'll see u on the floor!!

[@kemetstry]

There are 66 people who claim they don't like this song. Haters gotta hate ! -

[@ganymeade5151]

@@kemetstry they got a hole in their soul

[@lynneforsyth8231]

The best time of our lives...

[@blastoff2022]

Great song...greatest group~ The Funk Brothers....why can't anyone write music this good anymore???? Is this Holland Dozier and Holland? Incredible writers....geniuses!

[@clarissacoby2653]

Bad Ass Jamm.....As a child, My Family Party Song would IGNITE the Dance Floor

[@mooseydeucy]

As Baad as Jr. Walker was on tenor, one could argue that "Motown" Mike Terry on baritone MADE this record a hit! Thanks for this remixed version!

[@billyboy7850]

WORD, read my comments above.

[@rickjohnson8707]

NO DOUBT BUT THE BOTH OF THEM BROTHERS COULD BLOW ! 🎷

[@lindabradley6035]

My husband say's that Mike Terry was The Bari -Man a legend who played simple 8 bar solo's on over 800 Motown hits....He Doubles Jamerson on Thomas

[@lindabradley6035]

On this SONG. 🎼🎸😎👍

[@recordguy4321]

and didnt even get a mention in Stand in the shadows of motown doc. unforgiveable that and the Andantes

[@marknorthwest93]

If this Jr. Walker & The All-Stars doesn't get you off your behind running for the dance floor, you don't have a pulse! Shake and finger poppin' to this extended version, John!

[@Wolfsky9]

AMEN, BROTHER!! Can't sit still during this!!!-----------------WolfSky9

[@motownfan3]

@@Wolfsky9 I AGREE 100 %

[@ganymeade5151]

These songs are dance floor fillers.

[@LindaBrown-yq9ph]

He was straight up,no bull s..t.😎

[@alsue4752]

If this music doesn't give you chills and make you move, need I say more !!!!! FABULOUS !!!!!!

[@mosogotam]

+Suze Rainer Thanks, Suze!!

[@davidgriffiths1391]

we used to say that Motown was like being punched in the stomach, it was that good!

[@janiceking8309]

MOVE!!!!

[@janiceking8309]

Suze Rainer MOVE

[@okehman26.2]

Quintessential hard hitting Soul from Junior and the funk Brothers who deserve all the recognition they get ...thankfully I saw him and his brothers of Soul at Wigan Casino what a privelege....play that Sax 🎷 wow mind-blowing ✊🎷

[@3king5]

Just beautiful..Mike Terry on the bari with James Jamerson keeping the grove with "the hook" on bass...go Junior and the Funk Brothers!

[@hughguidi5570]

Speechless. White dude who grew up in the D.C. area in the 60's. Can this get any better? Doubtful.

[@notagoodcatch]

No Way my Man this is the stuff we love !

[@coffeeicecream1]

Damn fabulous and then some!!!!!! I am dancing now with my beau!!!!!

[@ganymeade5151]

Many white suburban kids listened to Motown back in the 1960s, and we are still listening.

[@roberm52r]

the baritone sax hook is just K I L L E R!!!!!!

[@timwalker7215]

These good people built music

[@TheIrishrogue68]

The greatest ever!!

[@rickjohnson8707]

I can't leave ! 🎷

[@billyboy7850]

Mike Terry KILLED it!!!!

[@LizDaWiz]

@@TheIrishrogue68 JR. WALKER/ALL STARS....'WORKIN' THAT ROAD RUNNER'

[@lisica8458]

You outdid yourself with this one, Mosogotam. Thanks for doing it.

[@Wolfsky9]

OMG, I just NEVER------EVER-----tire of this Masterpiece, from the fall of '65. -----------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o

[@williefinn4932]

forgotten gem. sound of the sixties. timeless. don`t get any better.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

I agree...... I remember this great classic.......

[@Blueberry905]

I can never get enough of the Motown sounds.

[@larryjones1396]

Jr Walker & the All Stars ! They just get a 10!

[@tonywright8302]

Gets you right there don't it, whenever I hear this track so many great times just come back, all nighters etc,what a sax player

[@stephenord3403]

As a young drummer, I just couldn't get the funk Brothers groove. 65 now and doing it fine. Love these dudes ❤. RIP to all, especially Benny 🙏

[@Wolfsky9]

This is timeless, & Motown at it's finest. -------------anyone who sits still during this ------is long, DEAD ! -----------And, Ya Damn Right, on my gravestone : I'm A Road Runner!! -------------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o

[@lenscaparro5209]

I was just listening to the original version in my car while driving in Brooklyn today. I love this version too!

[@WmJoseSinclair]

a truly mind-blowing version, as GOOD as R&B or 45 singles ever got -- a MUST HAVE version! this easily makes my top 100 pop songs..

[@Wolfsky9]

My feet are moving------hands are clapping --------can't sit still ! ------------Fall of '65, I LOVED this ! ---------thank-you so much for this extended version ! --------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o

[@margomckaine78]

If you can be still on this cut, you are DEAD!!!!

[@texassoul]

Aaahhhh! Pure bliss! Another masterpiece.

[@steveslagle1859]

this song and 'Tune Up' which was the B side were the first songs i played for dance gigs when i was 16 and got payed!!! --thank you Jr. Walker ....still love this cut so much!

[@melvinwalls1426]

Junior Walker and them all stars was unique and equip with the right touch to make the type of music that was alright*

[@thomasmonigan1600]

THE BEST Junior Walker of ALL TIME!

[@markrocovich2234]

This is with out a doubt the definition of what the Funk Brothers' musical talents encompassed..Jr. Walker's riffs are INSANE thanks to your remix!!! THANK YOU!!

[@mosogotam]

+Mark Rocovich Mark....thanks a whole lot!!

[@lesleyangellove2208]

CONGRATULATIONS TO MOTOWN'S 60TH ANNIVERSARY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION ALONG WITH THE LATE AND GREAT JR. WALKER AND THE ALL STARS WITH THEIR #1 HIT SONG "THE ROAD RUNNER" YES THIS GENUINE CLASSIC HIT SONG IS TRULY ANOTHER MOTOWN SOUNDS GOLDEN CLASSIC ALONG WITH SO MANY OTHER HITS HE RECORDED LIKE "WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN YOUR LOVE FOR ME" AND "THESE EYES"

[@paulturnet4572]

"All my life I been like this, if you love me it's your own risk",.... Damn,....cold blooded !!

[@Wolfsky9]

Still the hottest Sax ever-------& The Funk Bros at their finest. ------------Fall'65, I was 19 y/o, & knew this song would be on my gravestone!! -------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o

[@grahamhunter3371]

Still listening in 2020! Saw Junior at the Shades in Northampton circa 69/70 - absolutely brilliant.

[@4summergem]

I remember when songs had to be limited to only 2 or 3 mins long to fit into am-radio space. Love this extended version, Thank You for posting!

[@lyndeholmes4447]

one of my favorites, sometimes I play it four times in a row, never gets tired!

[@williamg2552]

MOTOWN’S MOST UNDERRATED GROUP !! JR. WALKER & THE ALL-STARS (Vic Thomas, Willie Woods, & James Graves) SHOULD HAVE BEEN INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME D E C A D E S AGO !! Their OMISSON is indicative of EVERYTHING that’s WRONG with The HALL !!

[@Wolfsky9]

1965 : Motown Ruled !! --------and this Bad-Ass sax man was THE Boss !! --------------Wo9lfSky9, 72 y/o

[@tanyapeterson667]

THIS IS ONE THOSE 60'S HIT THE DANCE FLOOR AND GET DOWNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! MOTOWN DYNAMITE!

[@roberm52r]

Mosogotam is a GENIUS!!! LOVE every one of these extended mixes..great, thoughtful,insightful,musical work!!

[@mosogotam]

Robert...thank you for your very kind words!!

[@62chucky]

mosogotam yeah man.....LOOOOOOOVE your mixes!

[@rsands9]

Agreed! KZbin’s best!

[@janzaruk]

OH, HELL YESSSSSS!

[@melomanedamero6787]

Real music. Groovin. 🌷🌹🌺🌷🌹🌺🌷🌹🌺🌺🌻🌹🌷🌸

[@The1djdave]

incredible dynamo soul. never was nor will be another JrWalker Roadrunner makes a soul statement like no other and that's that!!!

[@Rodin99]

I am so sorry to learn that mogostam passed away from Covid....if that's true...posted on another song. HE did fantastic extended plays. Even the snippets of studio chatter he included. RIP, brother.

[@cherylscott718]

Loved your extended version. Genius lyrics...gonna live the life I love and I'm gonna love the life I live, Also what every woman wants is brutal honesty...don't want no woman to tie me down...you can love me at your love your own risk. What's not to love about the best sax player ever.

[@raystewart6524]

That sax just makes it ..

[@garygoldie593]

I never could get enough of this when It was played on the radio in my high school days. You have expanded it masterfully. Thank you!

[@Jaynesoul]

Goose bumps, funky Brothers!

[@joesan362]

I grew up in the 70s, Listening to Motown , Just recently found this Tune. Can't stop playing it now.

[@mosogotam]

Glad you like it, Joe..thanks!

[@joesan362]

mosogotam thank you. keep it coming.

[@joesan362]

mosogotam I'm a old man . My Kids tought me how to work a Smart phone

[@davepugh4702]

You sir are a genius, you have taken musical perfection to a whole new level, pure ecstasy!

[@2222satch]

THIS MUSIC IS TIMELESS ,MAN , I WILL BE ANOTHER YEAR OLDER IN A FEW DAYS, THIS SHIT STILL WORKS

[@4summergem]

I wish I could give this another THUMBS UP! Its just sooooo goooood!

[@kathypike494]

Happy memories of my teens.

[@wedgeville575]

This is a great mix of a classic song. Just when you thought things couldn't get any better...

[@JonnyRollin]

Impossible not to shake whatever you got to this groove.

[@sandrasandymanning4354]

One word....EPIC!

[@marvinwhittaker1760]

Jr. Walker was the James Brown of Motown. His music was more bluesy with a strong funky beat. And his singing was more down home like. But his saxophone playing was phenomenal.

[@brianholmes3547]

Just brilliant

[@rollerchickable]

I LOVE IT THIS IS MY SKATING JAM, RIP Jr. Walker AND THE ALL STARS ARE JAMMING, THANK YOU FOR SHARING.I LOVE THE INSTRUMENTS NOW THIS IS KILLER POP OLDIES, THANK YOU FOR SHARING,

[@coffeeicecream1]

Thank you friend, get up and dance now everyone!!!!!!!

[@barryphilpott15]

A floor filler when I was a dj. Wish I had had this version. Would have played it all night.

[@thomasposerina5824]

Been listening to this since tube radio & vinyl in high school, then 8 track, then cassette, then IPod, and now I find this.......this just makes my 64 year old Motown funk blood run red hot......I am 17 all over again. Absolutely awesome Modsogotam !!!!

[@mosogotam]

Thomas...thanks so much!!!

[@harmonichebe]

mosogotam incredibly awesome MO(town)SO(ul)GO(rdy)TAM(la); wasn't VIP one of their labels? think it had earl van dyke. can't tell you how all that i share the "extensions" with freak out!! juyst pure awesomeness!!!!!

[@mosogotam]

Rabbi Ingber Rabbi....thanks so very much!!!!!

[@harmonichebe]

mosogotam you deserve the thanks!!!! be blessed

[@brandx01]

+Thomas Poserina (Captainpos) Amen to that!!

[@carlosacevedo8530]

Right on, the late great Jr. Walker!

[@williamtilton1652]

thank you! thank you! thank you!...jr. unsung ,unheralded,one of the baddest sounds outta Detroit!

[@allisonyoung4285]

One of my favorites when I was a teenager. Cannot believe I use to dance that fast!😉🕺👍