Rare Earth - Hey Big Brother (REACTION)

‪@AirplayBeats‬ reacts to Rare Earth - Hey Big Brother
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[@bradsense7431]

Yes “big brother is watching you” is from George Orwell’s book “1984” and we are now living it.

[@Jude_196]

Sadly Agree: FACTS....

[@jgsrhythm100]

Yet partisan politics would lead you to believe it's one side yet the culprit is $ in politics whom. Both parties owned.

[@billadkins5150]

The drummer was basically the lead singer.

[@reddoxx4754]

Yes, Peter Rivera

[@324cmac]

He didn't seem like he could be described as 'lead' because the other vocals seemed to be at the same volume level rather than typical background singers.

[@williamweiss6128]

Plays in Spokane now, occasionally.

[@waterlec8718]

I met the drummer ("Gil" is the name I remember ) from many many many years ago in Redford Twp Michigan ( Just West of Detroit )... I was a Bus boy at the Malibu Restaurant over on 8 mile... He was eating there and a coworker told me "Hey the singer / drummer for Rare Earth is here "... I just went up to him, embarrassingly in my (wet from doing dishes) bus boy outfit and asked him where they were playing next and said "Rare Earth is fantastic man"...As I quickly went back to my dish collecting and washing duties.... LOL

[@richbumdrop2881]

Peter rivera

[@zunbake3]

1970-1972 were great years for the music because it was a transition/evolvement period from the 60's music. Also, as a teen during those years it was one amazing party.

[@markwilliams5606]

65+74. Special Time for Music 🎵

[@hog7203]

Definitely something in the water back then. I wish I knew what it was., I'd give some folks a sip cause they need it today.

[@oldguyhustle5941]

Rare Earth is the 1st band I ever saw live. I had never heard of them. Loved them ever since. Great band!

[@bigdaddyeb56]

This was part of the MOTOWN Sound !!!!

[@andrewcole3736]

As I remember, this band was signed to Motown and you can hear why. I love their fusion of rock and R&B and I agree they do sound a bit like Sly and the Family Stone. I had actually forgotten about them so I’m very pleased that you did a reaction to this song. I was about 16 or 17 when this came out so it brings back a lot of memories.. They also had one song called Get Ready, and one called I Just Want To Celebrate. Thank you guys. The beat goes on. 🕊❤️🎼

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

I recall that they were the "first white band" signed to Motown.

[@richardeast3328]

Same here, I was also sixteen when this song came out. One of the best names for a rock band.

[@sheila1965troubles]

Two great songs - "I just want to celebrate" and "Get ready"

[@Wordsmyth8]

These guys are great, but the song you need to listen to is their cover of the Temptations hit, Get Ready. Very talented band!

[@elwood4939]

They have already done the album version along with Born to Wander and I Just Want to Celebrate.

[@suesebree8670]

The LONG version. One whole side of the record.

[@Wordsmyth8]

@@elwood4939 Oh sorry. I forgot.

[@amjrpain919]

"I know, I'm Losing You"! - One of their best jam tracks

[@wendyt7958]

I guess you could say that the drummer is usually on lead vocals and the other members join in. Such a great band

[@mtzoar]

agree. pete rivera as i recall

[@Tune-O-matic]

"The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Shame) disrespects the Artists they claim to honor"-- Steve Miller

[@sheila1965troubles]

Look at who helped start it - Jann Wenner (Wiener). Dude hates women and fortunately finally got kicked off the RnR HOF board this year. But it IS a Hall of Shame - who the hell considers Dolly Parton, Abba, and Donna Summer as rock and roll anyway?!

[@richardfriedman2633]

I saw Rare Earth live at my first concert in 1970 in Madison Square Garden!!! After they blew the audience away Gladys Knight and the Pips performed. The headliners were Sly and the Family Stone!!! 18,000 people never sat down once during the entire show. Sly was an experience that I cannot put into words. This was my entry into the world of live rock music scene. We never realized how lucky we were back then. All this for $6!!!!

[@thomasmcintosh390]

Unique band. Love their sound. It's as If Grand Funk Railroad had signed with Motown.

[@kennycamaro2361]

Hey Laa, Hey Chee! More of that MOTORCITY Funk/Rock brother!

[@olly8]

Rare Earth , an old band! Suggestions: listen to Time Has Come Today and Get Ready! They were played at ALL our prarties, definitely high ENERGY! BIG BROTHER (government) WAS PREDICTED-an eye on every corner: cameras! Now theres no avoiding it. Good song. Enjoyed your comments, as always❤✌🏼

[@AttackChefDennis]

OHHHHH! YEAHHHH! This my Jam!. My older brother Pete(RIP) was the one who played this for me as a kid......

[@amjrpain919]

"I Know I'm Losing You"!... Total jam 😎💯👍

[@davidbooth7778]

Thanks, haven't heard this one in a minute. Great group. A serious jam band in the early 70's who made alot of music festivals.

[@gailjohnson5950]

Another of the greatest bands to ever DISAPPEAR! Saw them in the 90's doin the county fair circuit with several other groups. Fantastic, and I loved them from the 70's!

[@bryanforis1839]

Always great live music great in concert Motown group what make them great is Dennis Coffey on guitar 🎸 a CV bongo brother

[@richbumdrop2881]

Dennis not on this

[@vizzini589]

Brilliant song as relevant today as it was then. Love these guys. Well done fellas.

[@rogueleader4181]

Groove machine. Rare Earth is exactly that. My high school cafeteria blared this often.

[@chitownlee]

Rock & Roll HOF is all political, very fitting for this song Hey Big Brother.

[@whoneedssantawhenthereisgr1724]

Great song so much fantastic music in this era. I was very fortunate to grow up then.

[@bigdaddyeb56]

R&R Hall of Fame is all Political !

[@324cmac]

All the various types of awards and recognition are rigged.

[@Uuuuutuuuube]

Y’all gotta hear their version of I’m Losing You

[@bradsense7431]

R&RHOF has no credibility. Once you accept that and consider them a joke it will not bother you as much.

[@pilesovinyl]

Pete Rivera, the drummer sang lead on most all their hits.

[@craigreid7178]

Peter Rivera, the drummer & lead singer, is so good. He still sings and has been, IMHO, one of the great voices in rock n' roll.

[@derekjhpeterson3882]

His voice has held up too. In his 70's and can still hit all those notes.

[@timgrady4630]

Talkin Truth , here... brothers . Freedom from the Controllers (George Orwell's "1984" ..."Big Brother" = Total Surveillance & the end of Freedom) .

[@albertjflores8950]

9 maybe 10 years old then , 65 now 😊

[@fenderchamp8241]

They do a song called Ma. Not one of their more well known, but very nice none the less.

[@gailjohnson5950]

I love "Ma" one of my favs from them! It's a long cut, but well worth the time!

[@mikeeckel2807]

I think Rare Earth was either the first, or only, White act signed by Motown. They put on a great live show. The keyboard player would ride on the organ while on stage.

[@dandundon9503]

I could listen to Rare Earth all day

[@charlesgarner2177]

Me and my buddy's piled in a van and drove and hour to see these guys at a crappy bar in my college days in the late 80s. They kicked ass and took names! Such nice and humble human beings. The Rock and Roll HOF has their head up their ass if they do not recognize these guys!

[@Jude_196]

Their SOUND.....OMG - Takes me BACK!!! GREATNESS!!!

[@ScottDeBerg]

Get Ready and I Just Want to Celebrate - two other Rare Earth classics…

[@user-nu2hp2jn4u]

Great band

[@inmyhouse11]

More funk goodness from this great band

[@TheDivayenta]

Signed to Motown!

[@gcofield4498]

They weren't signed to Motown for nothing.

[@324cmac]

Some groups like the Canadian band, The Myna Birds, with Neil Young and Rick James signed with Motown and were not successful for a variety of reasons..

[@nickozzy]

I could say a lot about this group.. the most important thing for me is when the end of the 70s led me to listen to more funk groups and artists.. then in Greece we listened to British hard rock.. almost exclusively..

[@scotto.4832]

This was 1971 & the Vietnam War was still raging. Our country had enough of it. Young people had something legitimate to protest & rage against. Rare Earth was one of the voices speaking out.

[@billc.5861]

That’s drummer Peter Rivera on lead vocals , And yes big brother is the government

[@albertjflores8950]

I remember this , not sure late 60s early 70s San Antonio Texas 🌞

[@davidhendrix5083]

Again you guys nailed it awesome.

[@LarryNeie-lj7zc]

Saw them live in 1988 in Ft Worth at Billy Bob's along with Vanilla Fudge. Very cool show.

[@saxworthmusic]

"Cookin' with the same grease" !

[@erolbulut2584]

Nice Detroit sound

[@brianmoon1058]

Pete Rivera, the drummer, is the lead singer. You're right they had alot of harmonies, but it's mostly the drummer

[@mlkmnde]

Drummer Is Lead Singer

[@gpxo11]

need to check out their version of the Temptations song I Know I'm Losing You-album version-early 70s rock at its finest!!

[@richbumdrop2881]

U guys did it,so many versions,but u hit the main one,funky

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Thanks gentlemen!

[@richbumdrop2881]

Peter rivera lead singer,this tune played on soul train a few xs, great live band

[@reedwilson64GTO]

Old school toe tapping rock n roll.

[@tjmasson1013]

Absolutely loved their sound

[@julietate7806]

Y'all crackin' me up about "cookin' with the same grease." lol. Talking about the Hall of Fame, I have no idea how certain bands get in and some don't.

[@ML-un1oi]

The hall of fame is nothing but politics by the record companies. Just my opinion. Rare Earth fused rock and r&b. Peter Riviera is the lead singer and drummer. Excellent reaction fellas!!

[@RannJamm]

I saw them live at IU in nov. 1970

[@brotherbob3569]

Allways thought that the guitar riff at one point is the same used by Nazereth on Hair of the dog 4 yrs. Later.

[@williamweiss6128]

In Concert lp a must for fans. Timeless, but takes me back. Too cool.

[@user-vy6or5cw9l]

Some Sly and Santana in there. Funky rock! Good one guys.

[@scottblakey1603]

Mike Rivera on drums and lead vocals!

[@hog7203]

When you play Rare Earth you're supposed to put the stereo speakers on the front porch and crank that sucker up. Love your comparison of Rare Earth with War and Sly. I've always thought the same thing. I usually play a mix of those three groups along with some Temptations tunes.

[@827dusty]

These guys were putting out some darn fine music in the 70s.

[@jgsrhythm100]

Sly & Family Stone- Thank You ( falletme be mice elf agin) ( 70) The funkiest song ever written

[@johnathanstruble1064]

"Cooking with the same Grease!"..😂😂😂. DAMN SKIPPY! Gonna be a great New Year gentlemen!..

[@324cmac]

The very beginning sounded like Curtis Mayfield to me.

[@williamschrom1584]

I just want to celebrate

[@tonytony5380]

Such a groovy funky jam I find myself listening to this one a lot R&R Hall of fame is a joke now It's basically a popularity contest between the people who do the voting I mean Bad Company isn't even in

[@randyallaben9900]

The fish grease starts tasting like chicken! Right on!!! 🤣

[@donnadubyak6504]

Rare earth rocks

[@carlomercorio1250]

Please react to The Dawn by Osibisa. They were an African/West Indian band with their own sound. You will dig them.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Nice one guys!

[@beatlesarebest]

The first white band by Motown. They even had their own label through Motown. Check out the ALBUM version of I just want to Celebrate!!!!

[@beatlesarebest]

OMG!! You MUST hear Tobacco Road!!!! BLUES ROCK TO THE MAX!!!!!!!!!

[@wesleygipson2460]

That Friday night fish fry😂

[@davidstobie2751]

serious sh8t

[@elsociodelvedado]

Pete Rivera was the singer and drummer

[@gregpusczek4473]

Brilliant

[@TheRokjok]

Berry Gordy developed the Rare Earth label to give Blue Eyed Soul rock/pop radio airplay. Groups like Rare Earth would get Album and Top 40 airplay and bring a wider audience ... more sales for Motown. The Rustix , R.Dean Taylor, Stoney and Meatloaf, even early Neil Young all recorded sides for Gordy. Clive Davis over at CBS/Epic already was having great airplay with Sly and the Family Stone, Chambers Brothers, etc. Gordy had songwriter Norman Whitfield to compose "Psychedelic Soul" for The Temptations in late 1968 onward. The next step was to bring in white artists on a subsidiary label and appeal to a wider demographic. Stax Recs often had different labels for their pop roster as well.

[@dadmateryn8092]

no no no Peter Hoorelbeke the drummer IS the lead singer. He is the middle guy in the back row!!!

[@thomasmcintosh390]

Please do yourself a favor and check out "Denis Coffey and the Detroit Guitar Band". If you haven't heard it before "Scorpio" was a huge soul hit. Bass for dayssss

[@mikimike]

Rare Earth was one of the first white groups to be on Motown Records.

[@mrnobody3161]

The only all "White Band" signed to Motown Records.🎶🕊🍁

[@richbumdrop2881]

Nope

[@williamlee1153]

Smokin

[@loisrogers9042]

"The Time Has Come Today" please 😊

[@HotItalian1]

Check out the Live Version......... Rare Earth / Big Brother / 1974 California Jam - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ_IZ61mateKfpY FYI The drummer is the lead singer.

[@gailjohnson5950]

I know that sometimes people send out petitions to sign for different groups to be nominated. Not sure whether the powers in the RRHOF pay any attention. Another great sound by Rare Earth is "Big John Is My Name".. Funky banger!

[@zoramcpherson1702]

The Book About Big BrotheIs Watching You.....r

[@rellek64]

Check out Stevie Ray Vaughan brother Jimmy Vaughn song Hey Big brother

[@sooty951]

Sly played Woodstock '69

[@terrypetrella6581]

How does someone go about request a song or album for cha and lee to react to. Is it thru just the comments ? Thanks

[@erinoflaherty302]

Have you guys listened to The Wanton song by Led Zeppelin?

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

Yes, they already did the entire LZ catalog.

[@nealmyers8274]

The rock and roll hall of fame is A joke if You knew some of the people that weren't in there you'd freak out

[@gailjohnson5950]

I think that's why many of the groups that are not in the RRHOF are not there by choice. BADCO is one. Paul Rodgers refused induction twice. Some musicians have more class than to set that commercialized crap hole as a life goal.

[@robertchandler61]

Do the song get ready.

[@richardschilling6639]

Now you know they were influenced by sly stone

[@terrypetrella6581]

How do request a song or album reaction ?

[@terrybonham8336]

you need to listen to live in concert album not the studio stuff

[@lloydbraun6026]

Listen to their album. It’s better than their studio albums.

[@James-vx8ci]

Fish tasten like chicken, do you dudes eat at Long John Silver's 😝🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣✌️

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Being in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is great, but MANY great bands that could/should be aren't, so not being in it doesn't mean anything. This is a current issue because Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner was really the one who was deciding who would get in or not, and he's since said really gross things. He's since been kicked out of his leadership role in Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. He said women artists & Black artists weren't 'articulate' enough to be included in his book of interviews of musical icons, which ended up including only White men. Disgusting guy who was the RnR Hall of Fame gatekeeper.