Play That Funky Music Live 2014 (The original members of Wild Cherry)

Last time we were all together in 2014 for a concert, this is dedicated to our beloved late Ronnie Beitle.

[@mastatoulok555]

In 2022, it's still funky! Real horns, no auto-tune, no in ear head sets...Pure talent.

[@kendallevans4079]

Yup, this along with Kool and the Gang's "Celebration" was a wedding reception staple.! Those songs are the only way to get those middle age, corporate white guys to get out there and do the White Man's Overbite!

[@lorenzomesta2533]

Real music........

[@donnyjames7775]

This song is a symbol of the 70's. Not many people do not know this one. This song always gets folks on the dance floor. Well done.

[@sandyrumsey7592]

Absolutely yes! Was in my teens then. Great times!

[@flipflopping]

Well said, Donny. I'm old enough to remember this song when it first came out. Nothing like it, before or since. Outstanding!

[@hermangouw]

Totally agreed ... I was in my mid teen when this song was very popular.

[@ShanaSmiths]

Don't know it?!! My whole neighborhood knows it now!!

[@walterleyton5693]

Música fuerte, pegajosa, y alegre. Ganas de bailar y cantar.

[@kevc21]

Summer 1976. High school. Thanks, brother! You had 3 black kids in our fam dancing in our front yard to it, in Los Angeles! Much love!!

[@danbrown4850]

THESE GUYS ROCK....REUNITED FOR THE 1ST TIME IN ALMOST 35 YEARS, LIMITED REHEARSAL TIME, THEY PULLED IT OFF...AND, THEY HAD A BLAST...AS FOR ME, I WAS AN INVITED GUEST, AND HUNG OUT BACKSTAGE WITH THESE AMAZING MUSICIANS....

[@danbrown4850]

@@Laffy1345 THANK YOU....DB

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Dan Brown, WOW, that must have been a trip!

[@danbrown4850]

@@Jana-TheCraftyGambler the night of my life.....DB

[@mrdg]

Dan the man!!

[@markzuelch7452]

The classic Stratocaster sound is so rarely put to such great use---I can't help rockin' every time!!

[@laurienixon1585]

Absolutely 💯%, one of my favorite songs of all time. Born in '58, feeling so happy to have grown up on so much kick*&# music!♡☆♡

[@martinvon9973]

Born in '56 and I totally agree !!

[@JamesFolkers]

Born in 53 and still lovin’ this!

[@TheCoolmsd]

Born in ‘56 and we had the best music that still lives on!!

[@southernrocker63]

Born in 63 and still funking!!

[@juniorholt3822]

I grew up in the 70's with these bands. Best music Era Ever..70's & 80's

[@70srocknroll]

It sure was

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

My all time favorite song! Born in ‘62 I got to experience all the great artist of this time.

[@daleval2182]

I'm a 59 model , love this too

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

Dale Val I used to have this song as my ring tone, (pre iPhone days). I was in a big meeting one day, and I had forgotten to silence my phone. This of course started playing. I was so embarrassed but everyone was like, no! Don’t answer it, let it play!

[@daleval2182]

@@Jana-TheCraftyGambler haha that's funny, if I was there, I'd have yelled let it ring, give her a raise!

[@ericmiklas225]

@@daleval2182 Same here and I like this song as much now as I did when it came out,..... listening to it over and over while typing this!!!

[@coffeezkraftingcornerllc2859]

62 was a crazy year to be born but also the right time to be born to be able to appreciate the REAL music that we were blessed to hear.

[@270yis7]

Sounds as great as ever. This song never gets old.

[@charleswilliams8248]

Real Talk! It’s still hot 🥵!

[@markzuelch7452]

A good song 50 years ago is a good song now! I'm still playing that funky music!!!

[@marblox9300]

Incredible how a short work turns into such a timeless classic that will be played forever.

[@kathysanders6183]

WOW!!! They still sound the same!!! I was in high school when this song came out and believe me, we jammed hard off this song. "GO WILD CHERRY"!!!!😎🎶

[@johngagat6408]

Not even close

[@forthrightnight]

Man that kit sounds awesome! The whole band absolutely rocks. As a 61 year old drummer.

[@Cebelle823]

Those white boys sure did play that funky music! One of my all time favorites. Luv it since the 70's! Bravo👏🎶🎼🎸❤️

[@jonathancarter6831]

This song is beyond classic it's part of my DNA!.

[@redrighthand5488]

Amazing how the song and the talent have stood the test of time.

[@danw1955]

No substitute for the original! Thank you Rob for 43 years of one of the greatest hits in Rock & Roll history! I don't know of anyone that hasn't heard this at least once, and that includes even kids today. I'm old enough to remember when this came out in '76, as I was already out of high school for a couple years. So sorry to hear about Ron Beitle.. what an amazing drummer! RIP Ronnie! 🙂

[@pmR32red]

I was 21 when it was released...

[@MrDwb721]

IMO, the greatest Disco song of all. It had it all. A funky beat, played by a great band, a great story line of how he learned his lesson that day and a writer and lead singer who definitely believed in this song. Horns telling and bass thumping, there is no other song from the disco era that can touch it. It reminded me of a gospel song in the way it told the story and that played in to the disco, which had a gospel feel.

[@dennisatnip8039]

DISCO MY OLD BUTT

[@pattimiranda8679]

We just danced to this song at a wedding reception and my three old went crazy dancing to this! So fun!

[@dondon8280]

My all time favorite song! Born in ‘62 I got to experience all the great artist of this time. One of my all time favorites!

[@dianeamaral8151]

Amen to that I used to dance around the room to this song when I was a little girl but, now I'm much older handicapped I have to use a wheelchair but I have such good memories thank your utube for showing me your video 😊

[@cesarmunoz.5951]

I was born in 1968 and this song its my favorite for all time....best regards from Juárez City México.

[@ShanaSmiths]

Mine too, you hear it...can't be still!

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

Around 1979 a neighbor I worked for who ( and I went to school with his daughter), was a millionaire,and hired a band to play at his home in Vicksburg Michigan for his business associates company gathering. We lived on a dirt road and 'Ron' lived on the inside corner. It was a home built into a hill w/solar pool and the works. I was riding my bike by and heard them playing this song! I was so disappointed that I wasn't invited for all the hard work I did for him. I knew this song before I heard it playing in front of his double 4 car garage and it will live on with me for ever!!! My #1 go to song!!!!!!!!!! To this day I always wondered if it was Wild Cherry! It wouldn't surprise me cause Ron could afford anything he wanted. Good times!!!

[@TheCoolmsd]

I was 20 years old and going to be a junior in college in the fall. It was a great, funky sound, White Boys!!!

[@drivesideways6550]

That really kicked ass! Sounded Great! I remember hearing this tune as a kid in my mom's station Buick Estate Station wagon. Groing up I always thought it was KC and the Sunshine band... Why..I don't know? Great song, Great performance, So Many Years Later!

[@denisejacquelin8415]

My all time favorite song! Born in ‘62 I got to experience all the great artist of this time. One of my all time favorites! Wow! One of my fav songs. Great to see and hear them again. Thanks for posting!🇨🇦🥰🇨🇦🥰🇨🇦🥰

[@sandrasanders706]

Rob, Rob, Rob.....SOUNDED JUST AS GOOD AS IN 1976.....YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@rdhudon7469]

I bought this on 45 when it came out and I still have it . How can you not bust a move when you hear it .

[@user-pb8tl1gn9z]

Dancing to this song at the Royal Pub in Washington , Pa. Wild Cherry would pack them in! To be young again...

[@MarioJosePerez-zv3tt]

WOW, amazing. Well done

[@v.lockenathaniel6059]

Still listening in 2020👍🔥❤ Still listening in 2020👍🔥❤ Still one of my favorite songs!!! I turned 16 on this funky music! And that's I still feel when you play it!

[@ronnieburns4554]

This puts a Big Smile on my Face.

[@HandriaTubal]

This very song will always get everyone rolling on the floor! 🤣 so hypnotizing!!!!

[@tripower5347]

UNBELIEVABLE !!! THEY ARE BETTER NOW THAN BACK IN THE HAY DAYS !!!! I WAS 13 WHEN THIS SONG CAME OUT AND ROLLER SKATED AT SAINTS WEST, ILL NEVER FORGET THOSE DAYS , THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES !!

[@davesdrum]

These fellas are still rockin it! He still has the voice! I remember growing up listening to this awesome song! Great job fellas!

[@letstalkwrestling5300]

I'm 63 and this song always makes me want to dance my personal singers are the bee gees always has been

[@kawerkamp]

Still got it'!!! I remember my absolute disbelief when I discovered Rob Parissi was not Black--the richness and soul of his vocals still blow me away.

[@dianeamaral8151]

True ❤

[@sevinatenine4444]

I'M 59 NOW AND IF YOU ANYWHERE CLOSE TO MY AGE,I KNOW YOU COULDN'T KEEP STILL 2.AND FOR YOU NUTS OUT THERE WHO THINK TYPING IN BIG LETTERS MEANS I'M YELLING ALL THAT,COOL WITH ME.BUT JUST SO YOU NUTS KNOW,I ALWAYS TYPE IN BIG LETTERS.IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE FROM ME TO YOU AND NOT YELLING AND HOLLERING,BIG OR LITTLE LETTERS.

[@ShanaSmiths]

Love this!! Reminds me of dancing to this on my little Barbie record player, always dreamed I was there with y'all!!

[@williamodonnell7053]

Forgetaboutit

[@keepgrindingkeepwinning9237]

Hahahaha your awesome dude! Sending love

[@nmjazz09]

Like so many comments below, it is true. You hear this and you think 70's all the way. It is an iconic song. Play that funky music whiiiiite.....

[@jennapuhl596]

Wow!! Love this old!! Love ❤ you guys!! 61yrs old and still love the 🎶 🎵 ⏹

[@timjones7923]

Man I thought the original recording was good till I found this 2014 version it's out of this world GREAT these guys never missed a lick 😎

[@y00h0011]

Thoughts and prayers to the original bass player, Larry Brown's family. R.I.P. Larry.

[@rogerrice5325]

Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding 🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾🤜🏾

[@campstark1]

I love Wild Cherry..from way back..I have your cassetts..My family knows how much I love you. I work hard each day...as a janitor...I love my job...Play that funky music is my favorite song..loved this video..Laura from NH

[@edgarj.sanchezsr.]

Great song with special meaning between my Son and me!!! Love this song!!!

[@MAG-li5jo]

One of the greatest songs ever written!!!!!!!

[@hermangouw]

One of the most iconic songs of the 70's disco era.

[@ajledbetter2197]

Now, This song feels good .👌

[@jamesmote8130]

I love this song and specifically this version!

[@judyfraize3209]

Awesome!!!! Brings Great Memories, Thank You!

[@jaym8094]

2014, You still sounded great, 38 years after the song came out! Awesome song, so glad it came out of your mind and you got it produced, even though it had "white boy" in it, haha ! It's a song that'll never go away, one for the record books! I first heard it back in 1977, in college in my boyfriend's dorm room in Indiana, he had the album, still remember the first time I heard it.

[@jamesfirth2392]

this was a smash in the UK, played at discos all over. They sound so good here live.

[@azmeelothman2976]

I'd say one of one greatest song in the world..... f****in damn love it... what a legendary and genius. .. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@HolderDon]

One of my all time favorites!

[@RCCanuck]

Wow! One of my fav songs. Great to see and hear them again. Thanks for posting!🇨🇦🥰🇨🇦🥰🇨🇦🥰

[@timjackson7588]

Fantastic version for sure!!!

[@livingwithmci-mildcognitiv3970]

I love this song!

[@SpitfireRoad]

Great story at the break. The Husbands of Girlfriends band is premiering. This is one of the songs. 50 years on it's still crazy fun to play and hear.

[@lanniehilboldt69]

I am lucky enough to get to play with alot of the great artists from the 60's and 70's....you guys still sounded killer....

[@user-hh4qh8np2c]

Who?

[@geraldm.prince1790]

Great to see the guy's again after 40 + years. Sorry to hear about Ronnie. Zipper

[@joydavis8583]

I remember this song play that funky music white boy man that song was off the chain ⛓️ I am 61 years old and I still love 💞 that song I am new to your channel

[@blashernandez3938]

So cool, love the dancers in the back. Awesome band, never get tired of this tune!

[@user-ck3xx7ls3h]

These guys are legends

[@mcgoltz7515]

Always loved this song

[@ivette1333]

I Love him 😍

[@florap79]

I love this song and the story that goes with it. He's just as HOT today as he was in 1976

[@Sven237]

This song is the real deal !

[@bradking907]

Would sell my soul if that's what it took to meet this man/genius, he's absolutely one of the best musicians in the business. Keep on keeping on my friend.

[@Leopoldina2711]

Fabulous

[@victoriashepard8176]

Still an excellent song.

[@olskool3967]

I was 20 when it came out, still listening,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@oliverfurr210]

You don't hear music like that anymore. That's what good music is all about. Long live wild cherry.

[@johnnymichaels7849]

Fantastic,cannot stop smiling.

[@stephenkerley3395]

They didn’t lose it with time, great times thanks lads👍

[@GR-pv5jx]

This "funk" song was at the top during the 70s. Play that Funky Music baby!

[@richmajors5796]

these guys rock...all originall members....

[@1rewd133]

Awesome. Takes me to high school back home in DC so many years ago. Ya still killing it!

[@marblox9300]

They still play it sooooooo good.!!!

[@dicktracy59]

The look on the brothers in 76' when they discovered it was a bunch of white boyz playing this song - Priceless!

[@kevinmcgill9065]

Went to high school with Brian. Always a nice person with smiling energy.

[@lacajitadelasrimas8153]

quéeeeeeeeeeeeeeee superrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr geniallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll, la bailo y canto todos los días para sentirme bien (y a mi marido ya se le pegó el estribillo) HERMOSAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, y re bien cantada y tocada, UNA BENDICION DE CANCIÓN MIL GRACIASSSSSSSSSSS, Magú (ama de casa, casada, 57 años, porteña, argentina, melómana)

[@gamonman3564]

Such a multigenerational impact! This is probably the number one “bridge” to Funk that everyone will eventually hear and appreciate when they cross genres. I love the Red Hot Chili Peppers but I’m not sure I could have without first hearing Wild Cherry.

[@johnmagill3072]

Very nice. Always did love this song. One of the first songs I learned to play on drums.

[@paulalonia2058]

Im in luv with this song💕💕💕

[@lisaf4490]

Great to hear that song again

[@nathanielholloway8267]

When my mother bought this album home when I was a teen..I still didn’t really know why she bought it.. now I know🤣

[@monmixer]

Brings back so many memories. The Alamo Night Club, The Electric flag, The Riviera Lanes. Great time to grow up in the Ohio Valley.

[@ericmiklas225]

Still one of my favorite songs!!!

[@EvieKay27]

He’s still got it!!!!

[@porosity1]

Yes, I will have to say this was one of the funkiest songs of my childhood, and you could help it everybody black and white was funking up

[@jamfan7585]

fantastic all u guys still around, awesome

[@Jon-KRS]

Ohio Valley Rock-N-Roll……..Wild Cherry & BE Taylor……..Rock On

[@JoeBonez]

I miss the two-man brass section from the older video. Those guys were living their best lives.

[@ShawnMcClurg]

This is awesome. I always wondered if these guys ever had a live version anywhere and they did, right in my hometown ten years ago!

[@dariobellini7461]

En noviembre de 1976 terminaba mi escuela secundaria en Argentina y descubrí en un disco de vinilo Simple de 45 rev , a este Grupo Estado Unidense Wild Cherry y a Rob Parisi , a quien creí que era un cantante Negro por la voz y el ritmo , desde entonces Play That Funky Music White Boy e un himno a la alegría y a la esperanza .....GOOOOOO WILD CHERRY FOR EVER.............

[@davidmorin6667]

Great dancing music, saw the Savage Brothers band playing it🐱🇺🇸

[@nealjones84]

Still listening in 2020👍🔥❤

[@raytomshadow]

You guys are great. Great mix.

[@michaelrainerii3547]

Classic. One of my childhood favorites

[@brianjackson4191]

this song is awesone

[@iashakezula]

Oh wow the lead sound really good still , one of the most iconic funky music , hope everyone is safe