OH MY GOSH!| FIRST TIME HEARING Shirley & Company - Shame, Shame, Shame REACTION

[@jennellew.6036]

I am so glad to have grown up during the time period when the music of our generation we listened to was GREAT! I feel they should play all these great hit songs on car radios again and elsewhere as would make the world a better place. The music of the 50's, 60's and 70's made people smile, laugh, and dance. Great times. Wonderful memories.

[@deletvero319]

Oui, les temps ont changé c'était bien mieux avant. Je regrette cette époque benie des dieux.

[@vegasbaby3669]

Yes indeed. 100% agreed

[@jacqueline4514]

Born in 67; remember hearing this as a child; I haven’t heard this song in so long and it dropped off my radar; what a great one!! Thank you for reacting to this one!!!❤

[@LetsChillPage]

Hello from South France, the *Happy Family,* Oh my Gosh, I asked you this song there's so long ago in a comment. I'm glad someone had the good idea to propose it, too, now! I love this song so much; I was a little boy (6 years old) when this hit out. I remember I couldn't stop dancing each time my father played it on our old monophonic turntable. 😊 Peace, folks. ☮☮😉

[@paul8926]

Oh, I remember hearing this song when I was a child and loved it. I have never seen this video before, and enjoyed watching this for the very first time !

[@scubaspookryu]

I thought this was going to be another new song to me. But when the music started and I was humming right along with the music. I had totally forgotten this song. I bet it's been over 40 years since I've heard this song. It's amazing that you can go that long without hearing a song but once the music starts, it comes back to you. Thanks for the memories!

[@giorgiopolloni7936]

One of the first huge disco songs! Absolute classic!

[@charliesgrumma5388]

*Fun Fact* "Diamond in the back" was a common term back in the day. A "diamond in the back" means you had a tv antenna mounted on the trunk of your Pontiac Gran Prix or Oldsmobile Cutlass, or Cadillac Coupe De Ville "Pimp Mobile".

[@BethReed62]

I’m so happy you reacted to this song! It’s such a fun surprise if you’ve never watched the video. You’re almost at 500k! Congratulations!

[@Nllvr60]

It was a big hit in the Netherlands. I saw their performance in TOPPOP. I was about 14-15 years old when I first heard it. That man's voice is really good.

[@michaelv9929]

Simple but AMAZING Preacher Jesus Alvarez added such 🔥 to that song! Love it 🙏🏻❤️☮️✌🏼

[@colibri1]

This 1974 song reminded me of two other disco songs from the seventies: "Shame" by Evelyn Champagne King from 1977 and "Stuff Like That" by Quincy Jones from 1978. And the male singer here, Jesus Alvarez, he's got a Little Richard voice.

[@tlt-ell1193]

Oooooh!!....."Stuff Like That" is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@marthaz]

They definitely need to experience of Quincy jones. 👍

[@maymetters9633]

They definitely need to react to Evelyn champagne King, her music is magic

[@Whitebrowpriest]

This is a rare gem. Glad you two reacted to it.

[@jayestahnke9917]

Shirley Goodman was part of a fifties duo called "Shirley and Lee." They had a big hit with "Let the Good Times Roll." You should check it out!

[@shyman99]

The male singer's name is Jason Alvarez. He was with the group Brother To Brother and I highly recommend checking out their hit, "In The Bottle". It will also make you move, and it has a message.

[@BethReed62]

He reminds me of Jack Black. 😂

[@carolynquinn8325]

some hella jazz flute up in that tune lol - great track!

[@lreed1040]

The original 1974 "The Bottle" By Gil Scott- Heron who wrote the song is much better IMO and they should hear Gil first. Then much much more of Gil Scott Heron. He is a Musical Genius and Poet.

[@TooDarnSoulful]

@@lreed1040 Yes Gil Scot is the one to hear for "the bottle"

[@deanarjones9114]

Woke up and shook old memories. I forgot this song. And it’s so fun. Her voice reminds me of Loretta Devine. I so enjoyed watching your reactions

[@shelbyatwell5883]

This was a good one although I’ve never heard it until now. I like it! Yes her voice does remind me of Loretta Devine and also, to me, Nel Carter

[@thebibagirrrlshow]

Also it made me think of Michel-le, similar voice too

[@deanarjones9114]

@@shelbyatwell5883 yes! Nel Carter too

[@joeyrobison6629]

Shirley was Shirley Goodman who previously had a hit in 1956 "Let the Good Times Roll" as Shirley and Lee. She passed away in 2005. And Company was Jesus (Jason) Alvarez who is now a pastor at a church in New Jersey.

[@vbflyboy]

Great införmation! Thanks!

[@rjjcms1]

Thanks. Until seeing this I always thought the guy in this was black as well.

[@susanrombak7959]

Way to go Rob & Amber!! What a grooving duo and here’s listening to great music for prosperity! ♥️✌🏽🥰

[@kimcutts6153]

Amber, you were on fire 🔥 tonight girl, with three fabulous choices from 70s. LOVED ALL THREE. ❤🎶🔥

[@kathybwell]

Me too!

[@shkeen57]

Amber..this was written by Sylvia Robinson and is credited as the driving force behind two landmark singles in the hip hop genre: "Rapper's Delight" (1979) by the Sugarhill Gang,[9] and "The Message" (1982) by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, both of which she produced.

[@rickg3359]

Preach

[@kimcutts6153]

​@@shkeen57 Oh really? They are two fab songs. How great is that? ❤

[@joanbecenti8938]

One of the songs, in David Bowie's own words, that inspired 'Fame' and his "plastic soul" era.

[@tallmn1957]

Definite inspiration on FAME.

[@Carrie-so3ro]

GREAT reaction guys! I had to replay J.'s face & shocked "Who is THAT!?!", 3 x ! it was so great! I am glad both of you really appreciated the male voice as well as "Miss Shirley"'s. Both really did have great voices & you were right Amber that paired together they were even more spectacular.

[@leidellgettis7926]

Your facial expressions are tickling me when homeboy was singing his part!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Skeezer66]

Thank You!! I heard this all the time as a kid, but I forgot the exact name and who sang it. NOTHING sounded quite like this! My favorite line "one monkey don't stop no show", lives in me forever!

[@AP-gb3eh]

Haven’t heard this in ages. This song speaks for itself.

[@uncledavesbrigade7106]

Thank you guys for this lost golden oldie! What a memory! Thanks again for trip down memory lane!

[@seanswinton6242]

One of.my all time favorite songs from my childhood! Shocked this isn't used in more films and stuff! 😂😂😂

[@racheltrezise1132]

I watched a film yesterday called "Gifted" with Chris Evans and Octavia Spencer, and this song was featured in the movie. Great song.

[@harpergras]

Used to play this one a lot back in the day...A great song.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

4:16 - Hi Amber, Not sure if this is who you are referring to, but I believe you might be thinking of actress Marion Ramsey who played cadet Hooks in the movie Police Academy, which you guys reacted to a few weeks ago. She had the tiny, soft voice.

[@thebibagirrrlshow]

My whole life I’d always thought it was Shirley singing both parts-going super high for the 1st part & going low for the 2nd part, I was today years old when I saw that it was 2 people - you put it perfectly Amber, Bob Seeger meets White Chocolate had me nearly falling down the stairs laughing while I watched this from my phone going down to fix breakfast this morning! 😅😂

[@alamc200]

I LOVE this song! I was about 14-15 years old when this came out and played on the radio often and I loved dancing to it.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

The male singer on this song is Jesus Alvarez. After he recorded this song with Shirley, and after an unsuccessful attempt at suicide (due to crushing financial problems), he became a born again Christian and only sung and recorded worship songs from then on.

[@wendyshores6771]

thanks for doing this one! I knew you would love it. He is a pastor now, a church I would love to get into!!! Can you even imagine the choir?! Awesome song, have loved it for years... thanks! *Edit* Her voice reminds me of Minnie Ripperton in a way... When my daughter was small she used to sing.. Shame shame shame on you, if you cant eat stew. The song was forever changed since then for me hahaha

[@mkmstillstackin]

Wow, haven't heard this one since I was sooo young! Brings back such pleasant groovy, memories! Thanks for this.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

Amber I think the actor with the high voice you were thinking of was Marion Ramsey from 'Police Academy'. This was huge back in the day, Shirley and Company, were Shirley Goodman and Jason 'Jesus' Alvarez produced by Sylvia Robinson who was the co-owner of 'All Platinum Records', they had other hits "Cry, Cry, Cry", and "I Like to Dance" and "Disco Shirley", they released other tracks but this was there biggest it.

[@CliffJOnes-m5n]

Or possibly Butterfly McQueen from "Gone with the Wind".

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

@@CliffJOnes-m5n I suggested that actor in particular because they recently watched 'Police Academy' on their film channel and they commented on her voice while watching it, I'm not sure if they've seen, 'Gone With the Wind' or not.

[@geofflepper3207]

​@@CliffJOnes-m5n That was my thought as well. I had thought that Ms McQueen used that voice just for her character in the movie but I saw an interview done with her decades after the movie and that seemed to be her natural speaking voice. Though sometimes people have very different speaking and singing voices. Jim Nabors comes to mind - deep singing voice but a high pitched speaking voice.

[@tvgator1]

I was in elementary school when this came out; the kids loved this one! I haven't heard this in at least 25 years.

[@arielcordero]

Bob Seger meets white chocolate. That had me rolling on the floor. Amazing reaction as always.

[@CheoElCojo]

WOW, YOU both are giving me a transfusion of life. I love Shirley and her voice. I love you guys❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@batmanforpresident9655]

A great one hit wonder!!Thank you for reacting to this. One of my favorite dance classics!!

[@Jude_196]

I just KNOW ya'll are gonna like THIS ONE!!! :)

[@dianneredhead2918]

Great song. Wow this takes me back. I was 19 when this song was released. Shirley and Loretta Divine...both with unique voices. Love your videos. Xxx Di in South Australia ❤

[@carolmartin4413]

Oh yes! This was such a cool song from the 70's. She did a lot of session singing for top-notch acts like Cher. Fun, classy lady. RIP, Miss Shirley

[@caz1385]

We used to sing this at school during playtime. This is taking me right back to those good old days. Her voice reminds me of Minni Riperton ❤

[@johnfarkas3429]

One of the first huge hits of the early disco era! Billboard had just started publishing a disco chart in late 1974 and this song was #1 for four weeks at the beginning of 1975!

[@jonnajois]

At last! One of my absolute favourites ❤❤❤ I have the single, I think I was 14 when it was released. It still gets to me.

[@greg2976]

Our local radio station for some reason played this song for 30 minutes straight back in the day! Loved it!!!!!

[@kidcurry4107]

The DJ had to go outside! LOL

[@greg2976]

👍👍🤣🤣@@kidcurry4107

[@NathanBrown-gt4ne]

Haven't ever seen that. That was amazing! You should check out Cher and Tina Turner's performance of this song. Mid 70's on Cher's show. You'll love it!

[@lydmarl.475]

Just love his dances moves, bring back such fond memories!!!

[@puyihsieh127]

I have recently started watching your reactions. I love that you really enjoy what you are doing and it’s delightful to watch. Rob is adorable and Amber is beautiful inside and out. ❤❤

[@barryjurgensen9396]

The male vocalist is Jesus Alvarez. is a Cuban-born American Christian musician, worship leader, guitarist, and pastor, who primarily performs Jesus music.

[@donnabertolotti8954]

Wowza!

[@johnsexton2200]

He goes by Jason Alvarez now.

[@danmayberry1185]

I remember that genre. In the record store bins it came between Jamaican and Krautrock.

[@michaelasay8587]

Is he still alive?

[@Illustraful]

So he's an idiot now.

[@michaelmartin4910]

Amber: Shirley's voice reminds me of Nell Carter who had the sitcom Gimme A break in the 80's. She's also known for her Broadway role in Ain't Misbehavin'. Nell was Shirley's voice but on steriods!!!

[@polyglot12]

I'd forgotten about this song! This is why I watch 'First Time Hearing' shows - you remind me of songs I"d forgotten!

[@larryjex6485]

This was a huge hit from the early days of disco that was so catchy you just couldn't keep your feet still. My parents always thought this was two women singing, lol!

[@orange222...]

I thought that also. Has the same range as one of the pointer sisters

[@alleykeosheyan4779]

I knew it was a woman and a dude, but I never knew he was white!

[@rjjcms1]

Getting into the day over tea and biscuits on a Sunday morning,even at my age I can still wiggle my midriff quite fast to this. Keep it up for long enough and with luck I'll lose a pound or two.

[@orange222...]

@@rjjcms1 haha, wish it worked that way

[@orange222...]

@@alleykeosheyan4779 another poster said his name so I looked it up but I could only find current religious songs.

[@gregkleinfall1901]

I have enjoyed all genres of music since I was a child (born in 1962). I have listened to everything from classical to rock, from country to disco, from blues to folk, and I don't ever recall hearing this song. How in the heck did I never hear this gem.

[@costaloppas7480]

was massive hit here in the uk

[@Carrie-so3ro]

These guys from what Amber was saying were American. Are you? If from some other country it is POSSIBLE? that you could somehow miss this?? I was a child in Canada however & was very familiar with this (& absolutely LOVED the vocals!) The person below said it was big in the U.K. so it did get around - to some places outside the U.S. too.

[@gregkleinfall1901]

@@Carrie-so3roI live in the U.S.

[@flares]

I'm astounded. This was a massive hit around 1975/76 so you would have been about 13/14 when this came out, it's not as if it was a minor hit so it would have got a lot of air play, how it slipped through your net I don't know.

[@4tuneagent]

It hit the American Top 40, with Casey Kasem, in 1974 or '75. Maybe peaked around #20 somewhere..

[@josevicentemorellabad2179]

I love this music. They have an increíble rhythm. I enjoy remembering with you this wonderful music from those years

[@Carrie-so3ro]

Okay, I've got to say I could only focus on one of your faces at a time & J.'s face was priceless when the gentleman in this group really let it rip. After re-watching that excellent reaction from J. a few times I was finally able to focus on Amber's face. While Amber's expression did not make me actually laugh, I was VERY gratified by her surprised & impressed reaction to the male in this group too, that I used to listen to & enjoy as a kid. As I WAS a little kid, there are many songs I will only know when they start to play, but this is one of the ones I knew immediately when I saw the title. What a great reaction from both of you with this video today.

[@WhiteTiger333]

Oh, man. When that song came out, we were sure dancing to it. I haven't thought of that song for a long time. 😊

[@allendixon7700]

That Tammy Wanette video, it's just staying. I'm so ugly it's in my head i've had to play and play that song

[@allendixon7700]

I believe that Blake Shelton blake shelton hideous video with a tracycle in Seattle. I did a song called hillbilly hillbilly by blake shelton and trace adkins

[@allendixon7700]

Yes, I think maybe that would bring a hell bell layout block. Blake shelton doing a hill bailey hammond trace acting

[@Zebred2001]

Very early Disco! The beat reminds me of Rock Your Baby (1974) by George McCrae and Rockin' Chair (1975) by Gwen McCrae.

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I don’t remember Shirley & Company but I remember hearing this song as a kid! That “Shame, shame, shame”❤ part is infectious! I remember singing that part! A real childhood flashback!😂

[@4tuneagent]

"Doctor's Orders " by Carol Douglas, is a great companion piece to this. From the same time period of early Disco, soul, and dance..

[@rickthestiks9240]

no shame on you today,,,,all good calls, haaaw memories hooo what a night,,🎶🎤🎶

[@barbaracollins385]

Can't believe I never heard this before. It's a great dance feel good song. I'll be dancing around the house all day!

[@raythomas4812]

I love 70s soul - they just don't sing songs like any more and they make it look so easy !

[@njplr]

This song would come on and the dance would be PACKED. It was a magic era for clubs and dance music. I remember "Get Dancing" (Disco Tex and the Sex-o-lettes) had the same effect. The magic lasted for five or six years, till 81 or 82.

[@lindapro1287]

Wow! I haven't heard this great song in years! Love it! Thanks Jay and Amber!

[@seanswinton6242]

Same here. It was one of my childhood favorites growing up! 😂😂

[@ksniven]

My first hearing this song. Amazing voices!!

[@michellecasey5752]

Used to hear this song as a kid. But I don’t remember ever seeing this video. Thank you.

[@thescrewfly]

It's a clip from a Dutch TV show is why!

[@cstianlew406]

when i was a little kid, my sister would always sing this at me when i would get in trouble......shame shame shame on you for acting a fool...rlp big sis

[@misterdoe]

Another Shirley for you to check out: Shirley Murdock. She collaborated with Roger Troutman before switching to gospel, but what hits! "As We Lay" (one of the most beautiful recordings I've ever heard), "Go On Without You," "Husband," and the very late disco "Let There Be Love" are some of the highlights. I believe you played King Floyd's "Groove Me," but you'd also like Fern Kinney's cover. She sang backup on King Floyd's original.

[@johnbeech6940]

I'm glad that you like "Shame, Shame, Shame" that's ine of my favorite disco songs ......

[@anacarvalho3264]

Ok, you guys made go back to the Disco glory days today! 🥰

[@lisamareepritchard6375]

You can't help but dance to this, i absolutely loved this song as a child ❤

[@doreenm9168]

Oh man…the number of times I dance and did the bump to this song..! Thanks for the flashback!

[@kellyreiterman]

Wow, I haven't heard this song in decades!

[@williamgreco3046]

What a phenomenal song

[@lavender_granny]

one of my all time favs, dont want it to end, thanks a bunch

[@franksparn9354]

You can still dicover so much music from the seventies.Yesterday good music,today still good music.Greetings from Germany.

[@donnawallace9938]

I love seeing people react to this song!!!

[@tylerhackner9731]

My mom absolutely loves this song 🕺 I understand why lol

[@deanreedy4991]

Amb❤er OK 70os and disco had their day how about the blues turn? SRv, his brother Jimmie Vaughn singing Angela Strehili ,Kim Wilson harmonica. Don't fall for me baby. Live from Austin city limits. Delta blues guitarist Ghalia Vott meet you down the road has on women band played in yard during covid lockdowns like many of us did. And finally. Joe Bonammassa Larkin Poe and Paul Schaffer band. Song Spoonful. Live on a cruise ship Larkin poe is two sisters Bllues band. Posted by 1AnitaDance so you got both Vaughn brothers harmonic with 4 women who can sing and play the he'll out of blues trust me I'd say Beh Hart learned a thing or two fo.n Angela Strehili. You and Jay will be happy

[@debbieburton7886]

❤

[@debbieburton7886]

❤ love it can't believe I forgot about this..

[@rwschumm]

Lots of Fun! Amazing! Great Reaction, You Guys! Would love to hear more! :)

[@robrobertson4619]

This brings back some great memories!!Thanks for doing this one😁

[@juangonzales6837]

How about some '60's tunes that are fun ? #1 song, 1968 , Green Tambourine - Lemon Pipers ; #5 in 1968 - Bend Me Shape me- American Breed , #16 in U.S., #1 in Australia in 1967, Friday on my Mind- The Easy Beats, from Australia.

[@bksalkrook8716]

when shirley says aint got no cloths on !! wow that was a statement in that time !! thats a great record !! then hes doing the BUMP another big dance of the 1970s !! all around great record !!

[@laurakali6522]

I had forgotten about this song until I heard it in the movie Boys on the Side. 1995.

[@landreaulover]

This is a fun song that I've known for decades -- but I never realized that it was duet and that a man was singing those high parts!

[@derekcraignolan]

FEMALE FRIDAY SUGGESTION You love the 80's, you love Pop Rock, you love UK bands and you will love 'Transvision Vamp' Forget Debbie Harry, i was in love with Wendy James. Check out either 'Baby i don't care' or 'I want your love'

[@hawaiirastalady]

Wow! I totally forgot about this song! I was a disco-hating Rocker in the 70's --- but I LOVED this song!! It was one of the very few disco songs that I liked back in those days. It's GREAT to hear it again!! What a groove!😎

[@25arkie]

I've never heard of these guys but WOOOOOOW! Talent overload

[@bunnyheywood]

Oh my gosh this was such a FUN song to dance to!! This was such a huge hit especially with those of us who loved to hit the dance floor in the 70's! Thanks for more memories from my favorite and greatest era!

[@otisroseboro5613]

Great Song, Great Reaction Guy's

[@franknatoli7588]

This is my retro time & era. Love it!

[@lissalois1822]

Check out Ms. Shirley singing Let The Good Times roll. That Duo was called Shirley & Lee! Great Oldie!

[@NicholasSarsby]

Released in 1975, very early disco music and an absolute banger of a song you guys picked 3 absolute gems of songs tonight and glad you enjoyed them all.

[@Dakotaman2003]

I had totally forgotten about this song! What a pleasant surprise!

[@ashsfinalful]

One of my favourite songs. Such a shame they didn’t do more. 2 wonderful talented voices.

[@lisaann6267]

male vocalist is Jesus Alvarez

[@dansmith7125]

She reminds me of the short black woman who plays on Police Academy. Her voice is almost identical.

[@richardkint6531]

Sirley Goodman & Jesus Alveraz are the vocalists. Just a one hit wonder although Shirley had a hit under the group Shirley & Lee in the 50's. the song was "Let The Good Times Roll". I remember Shame,ShameShame on the radio and reminds me of two other female R&B songs on around the same time. "When Wil I See You Again" by The Three Degrees and "Never Can Say Goodbye" by Gloria Gaynor. React to those someday. Thanks. 😎

[@dansavoie5087]

This was and is a good song to dance on the dance floor under the lights smiling with your partner.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Ilooooooove this song! Haven’t heard it in absolute years! Thank you for doing this one! ❤

[@stephaniejones4749]

I remember partying off of this song back in the club. I know a lot of people were shocked when they Heard him singing.

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

If I was blessed with the voices like these amazing people who knows❤