Raydio - You Can't Change That

[@northlincsfox243]

R.I.P. Vincent Bonham, an original member of the group, I do believe.

[@fredrickjones4574]

HE IS!

[@JC-gp6oo]

He had a beautiful voice. He made this song what it is - classic. ❤

[@collinhicks6616]

@@JC-gp6oonah the Carmichael brothers led this song!!!

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

This song has been kicking ass for over 40 years... AND YOU CAN'T CHANGE THAT

[@sludge4125]

Very original. Did you think of that yourself?

[@christinagreekct]

😂😂👍👍👏👏💯

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

@@sludge4125 If I didn't think of it, I wouldn't have mentioned it. HA

[@claytonbouldin9381]

Remember, you can change a dollar bill.

[@sludge4125]

@@matthewmolkentin6230 👍👍👍👍

[@TheNyteScrybe]

My future husband and I had our first date Oct 5, 1979. I was 16 and he was 18. I was still in high school. After our date, I was staying at a friend's house for a sleepover and was the last one asleep. In the darkness, amidst my sleeping friends, I was watching the light of her stereo and thinking of this boy. This song came on like a beacon in the darkness and somehow, I knew he was the one. I don't know how I knew...I just knew. We've been together and married since 1983. Raydio was right. Every time we hear this song, no matter what we're doing or where are, we stop, listen, remember...and smile.

[@freddymardiceii3273]

That's the day and year I was born!! 10/5/79 😊

[@wilsonservo9139]

Ti Adimiro ,,,😘

[@vergon6662]

Das just burtiful..... ❤️

[@jacksonpope3955]

Nice! As always love is the great unifier

[@heavensent1241]

What a beautiful story

[@melodysanger103]

HAPPY 69TH BIRTHDAY RAYMOND "RAY PARKER, JR." (MAY 1, 2023)

[@Charity-cf8km]

Wow!!!! You mean this handsome man is 69 yrs of age. Wow!!! Time really goes to fast.

[@PNWgal66]

Happy Birthday Ray! You’re gorgeous!❤

[@Monique-v4q]

He really saaaaaaaang this

[@conniemiller5125]

Happy Birthday Ray🎉

[@jesseadams8925]

My birthday is on May 1st too! May you live a long life! I've always loved your music and especially this song Ray!

[@brianburton1129]

Ray Parker Jr is one of the most underrated singer/songwriters ever. This song is one of my favorites and is a classic!!!!!!!!

[@wynditurner2826]

Amen 🙏 🙏

[@thunderlips350]

There's the "underrated" comment in every music video :)

[@shignila5787]

Agree

[@bogus696996]

RPJ was a music thief. Just remember that.

[@brianburton1129]

@@bogus696996 how was he a music thief

[@popularbX]

That brother stole the show

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

Which one? There were three of them who sang their lyrics perfectly.

[@DavidSush1]

45 years later and this song still sounds smooth and cool. And "You Can't Change That."

[@zxdrty]

😂😂

[@kimkats]

Amen to that! Such an awesome song.

[@missyme001]

❤❤❤❤ Right

[@Joell9]

I just love everything about this clip - The song is epic - I had this on a 45 and played it a million times back in the day. A funky love song clearly saying that no matter what you do, you'll always be loved, and you can't change that. And the video - The camera work/little special effects. The cool clothes. The band seems to be having such a good time making this video. All the beautiful smiles. It's just so sweet and wholesome. I could watch this all day long ❤

[@JohnDavis-sb6ex]

Takes me back to 1979, the year I and my honey married! Still together and friends after 43 years and forever, plus you can't change that!🥰

[@ijustdidahugeshit]

I am a qualified lesbian

[@kasherimilkong1036]

Good ole school music like this one played when I was about 9 is the best and you can't change that!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

Congrats! 😀May you and your honey celebrate 43 more years of marriage and friendship. 😊

[@JrSmoov]

congrats 😎💯

[@StreetnastyEntertainment]

💯🙏💪

[@squonk86]

Ok I'm 62 and always loved this song but forgot about it until I saw it on here and we're going back but remember listening to it on AM radio because FM wasn't out yet..😎

[@mjh8973]

I will be 69 in November...this song still has the it factor!! I love love them. ❤️

[@trevorbarnhill3399]

43 years later and this song still totally rocks, and you can't change that.

[@careyedwardsjr4988]

I agree I know that's right.

[@JosephPetrizzojr]

I lost my mother back in 2017 and I miss her every second of the day, RIP mama I Love you mama with all my heart and soul, and this song is so very very true bless all the mother's out there and bless the ones that are no longer with us. 🙏🙏💔💔💔♥️💔

[@kellybrown2879]

December 2024! This is still The JAM!!!

[@allcarameleyes9501]

That must have been one hell of a woman , because Arnell meant & felt every word he sung. 😍😍😍😍

[@Pouringmyheartout4u]

I know right!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonyjolly6689]

Ummm!🤔 I'am guessing maybe Actress Diahnne Carroll at the time,or former 1967 NFL Denver Broncos Cheerleader and actress Pam Greer.Yesss! If it was anyone of the Black Beauty Queens most definitely🔥❤❤👍👍

[@karnallsop9673]

His voice is fantastic l love it 😀 ❤

[@tinaallen6823]

SHE MARK HIM .

[@PassionJo777]

Honestly they’re just having fun seeing an awesome song and They are true professional

[@lisaguy1860]

Ray Parker Jr. was soooooo handsome!

[@vanessanance5161]

Lord yes!

[@Thorsten369]

It's almost 2025 and this song still is amazing! Who is with me?

[@brendacrawford8578]

For real❤

[@ossamaboulos6438]

Great pipes on them guys. Don't get that nowadays.

[@rosieclark3661]

@@ossamaboulos6438yup singing about loving a woman no degradation or disrespect you don’t get that nowadays either 🤔💯⚠️

[@dannyfriendly3105]

Um is!!😂

[@davidchow4459]

Nov 3 2024...❤❤❤

[@KevinJenkins-yp6vx]

This was real music,with instruments and bands

[@humbertholloway7701]

Boy, Ray was a very talented dude, no? I mean he handled all guitars, wrote the material, arranged and produced it, right? Plus, he played with a lot of other very impressive groups and recording artists. He doesn't get the credit he warranted.

[@rickstringer2241]

...first I've ever seen him play bass...he was money, on his regular guitar

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

He sure was! He still is talented! :-)

[@earthajones3081]

I too know these impressive things 😉

[@dennylibertario2246]

Humbert, your point is valid. Not only are most folks today unaware of Ray Parker's solo artist songbook and hits decades ago, but those same folks are oblivious to the fact that Ray went on to a serious career as a producer, arranger, guitar session player and part-time performer in bands like the Crusaders and others. Shame on them, and shame on radio stations for ignoring one of the brighter talents to come out during that era and to transcend musical genres......pop, Top 40, Motown, to jazz, smooth jazz, adult contemporary, yacht music, etc. Probably can only hear this guy on Sirius XM if you're lucky...

[@waltercole5024]

He couldn't sing outside of mono But he made it work especially with Arnell help pushing and covering his lack of vocal talent

[@homerj2757]

My brother with the cross jumping around makes the song with his heart and souls. Love this song!!

[@fredrickjones4574]

HIS NAME IS ARNELL CARMICHAEL! THE BILLION DOLLAR VOICE!

[@janiceking6955]

Can he still jump around like that? 😅 I can't but I am so glad this was the music we had when I was young! So good!

[@dupreeblues4744]

Solid soul singing at its very finest !

[@slickmic6113]

as a little white boy growing up in the 1970s I used to watch Soul Train Faithfully every Saturday at 1 p.m. and I knew when I got older I wanted to grow up and be a black musician and play a funk band!!!!!!!

[@cozycool3505]

Slick Mic - that's good to hear , we black kids in Baltimore always had a couple good white lifelong friends that loved our music and culture ....from Baltimore with love !

[@freddiebebop]

When i was a little boy i did not see people as white and black i was taught to see people as people .Not a day goes by that i don't miss my mother and grandmother dearly.

[@ericrobinson7184]

We all loved good music in my neighborhood, it didn't matter who played it!

[@lauraveney1412]

@Deese Knutz Back them RnB songs rarely made it to pop radio. So if you were white and you wanted to enjoy RnB music you had to look for it. It is not like it is today.

[@chriss4357]

@Deese Knutz Man, will you please realize different life perspectives. if we learn to listen and respect all of them it should create a better understanding and respect for all.

[@johngolofit1208]

The Summer of 1979 was filled with memorable songs like this-and you can’t change that!...

[@kittykixbootie]

1979 was a great time. It was my freshman year in high school. This song reminds me of the summer before freshman year at the park pool. Good memories!

[@johngolofit1208]

@@kittykixbootie And may you have many many more memories that are not only Good ones-but Great ones!

[@kittykixbootie]

@@johngolofit1208 thank you, same to you.

[@dontabaltimore1974]

@@kittykixbootie It's so ridiculous how things have changed for the worst in a 42 year span its crazy

[@theodoreritola9758]

MJS DONT STOP TILL YOU GET ENOUGH AUGUST 1979 Rappers delight ,, BY THE SUGAR HILL GANG Sept 1979 released as a single

[@superhotttmcm5355]

I’m here because I work at Walgreens and our radio station plays this song and it’s my jam 💃🏽

[@kwesistone7868]

How many times a day?! I have a Walgreens gift card from Christmas and I can't decide what to buy. Do y'all sell Raydio cd's?!

[@dericksuapaia]

Of course they would play this in Walgreens

[@roxannevacca8456]

SuperHottt McM I looooove the back up singers voice!🔥❤️💋

[@charlesdavis3683]

If you weren't around during the 70's you missed some good music. But it's still to be found. Enjoy!

[@SummerLove217]

You have great taste in music 🙂

[@djbarton5523]

"Let me tell you one thang": the combination of Arnell's singing and movement displays an integration of EXCEPTIONAL VOCAL TALENT AND GLORIOUS EXUBERANCE that may exceed even the very best of his fellow 70s and 80s R&B performers. An absolute thrill to watch someone with this level of vocal skill uninhibitedly immersed in it.

[@burnerlearner5664]

67......you tell them brother......

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

Whoa, who opened the door and let the geniuses in 🤩

[@tessagracechase1808]

Arnell's talent OWNS this song...what an amazing performer!!!!

[@citygirl5705]

Songs like this are what made 1979 one of the best years in music.

[@theodoreritola9758]

I THINK IT WAS THE BEST YEAR EVER FOR MUSIC

[@michaelvaughn8864]

No doubt on that, Ms. Davis👌🙂 I can remember my mom, dad and I driving back home Labor Day from the shore back in '79 and hearing Herb Alpert's Rise on the radio

[@susanleone9767]

maybe people.if you wanted to make it with music you had to work hard ,and it shows with your music 🎶.today everything is handed to you .God bless stay safe peace ✌☺💃🎶👍🙏

[@normaperez5767]

Agree!!!!

[@elisageorge2261]

Yep! I just replied this song give me The Summit.. Houston Texas concert vibes! " Prince" on stage " The Summit!" Houston Texas!

[@bartvandergracht8019]

This was from that era with real voices, real music instruments, real class and real emotions. And you can’t change that! (SADLY)

[@sludge4125]

Nostalgia is one of the greatest enemies of the truth.

[@johnrush9533]

Back in the day, there was no faking it. You had to throw down on stage. Write it, play it, sing it.👊 Heart and soul ❤ 💛

[@markpinasco5797]

This is an example of when music was good, and people had talent..

[@zxdrty]

Facts

[@charmainede-gannes5718]

Oh yes. They are so wholesome and handsome. Can we time travel???

[@freddiemontanez8461]

@markpinasco5797* l agree with you.💯

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@GalinaMartinova-dx7xt]

And the life was much better!

[@AJ-bz7wq]

ITS THE BEST SOUND...I CANT HELP FEEL THAT RAY PARKER WAS A VERY UNDERATED ARTIST WHO HAD A UNIQUE SOUND...A GREAT ARTIST

[@dickleijen7761]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS EVER! GREETINGS FROM THE NETHERLANDS!

[@jamesarciaga434]

YEAH...BUT HE STOLE GHOSTBUSTERS FROM HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS....killed his career dead.

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

He's also a very interesting storyteller, the guy has been around!

[@katiebrown3801]

Yes, he was I saw him in concert last year in Chicago and it was great.

[@michellehughes3283]

No matter what happens.. we all love this song, AND YOU CANT CHANGE THAT!

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

You know it! 😁

[@autorijschoolarisvelperbro420]

Thats the treu 🥰

[@allgood6760]

Truth is truth👍🎶🎵

[@cleopatrasgroove9319]

Yes ma'am!❤❤❤❤❤

[@NoahK-yq6yp]

Aww yeah!!!! Alohaz❤

[@Silverman216]

I love how animated the 2nd singer is and he added more energy to the song! 1st singer kept his suave but 2nd singer was animated to make the song fun! I love this jam!

[@matthewhiggins8851]

The interesting thing about this song is that there are three different vocalists on this song, not two. RPJ carries the basic tune with Arnell Carmichael handling the lead (brilliantly) , but at 2:47 the vocals are done by the keyboard player, who I believe is Arnell's brother Darren. IMO it's the best part of the song.

[@karnallsop9673]

I agree most definitely! 👍🎶

[@michaelbarrette2516]

@@matthewhiggins8851 I never noticed that! Thanks for pointing it out.

[@harktheharold4523]

@@matthewhiggins8851 Jerry Knight (Ollie and Jerry) did some vocals too...

[@jonalarcon8564]

Exactly !!!!! His name is arnell and the front man is Ray Parker Jr , he sang the ghost busters song also

[@stevesunusual]

Love how the vocals dance around the entire group. A great song from when I was a kid.

[@jeromeosills6522]

Yeah I remember Radio opening for Bootsys Rubber Band.

[@stevesunusual]

@@jeromeosills6522 That's great! I detected a bit of Bootsy in a few of Raydio's songs.

[@DJAvalonArizona]

RP jr is pure talent. Phenomenal musician. Guitar, bass, vocals, keys, drums, producer, #1 hit songwriter, I mean, c'mon.

[@ashtonbryant682]

Hi

[@ashtonbryant682]

Jk

[@bogus696996]

and thief

[@djbarton5523]

RPJr: Suave.

[@dayjo325]

Arnell Charmichael’s vocals Is what made this song great!!! No debate.

[@angelomezzadri2463]

Yes, you are right.

[@moonsiemeda5054]

Thank you so much for acknowledging Arnell Carmichael awesome vocalist. He helped make Raydio.

[@dayjo325]

A.G. M. But Ray Parker got all the fame unjustly

[@moonsiemeda5054]

@@dayjo325 It's like that sometimes/often.

[@ronaldlane1597]

@@dayjo325 Ray Parker wrote, all of songs and played almost all of the instruments as well was the recording engineer on all of Raydio's hits. Ray got the credit he earned. You are right Arnell's is fantastic. He didn't get the credit he deserved.

[@Tatted-ne7tu]

When you hear a song and instantly think of another time in life.

[@bobbyanderson8647]

Yes. Thats exactly what happens. Every time I hear good music. Takes me back

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

I definitely agree with you!😎👍

[@davidboyce8683]

Oh yeah..

[@shignila5787]

Most definitely

[@tantrumzz2156]

@Tatted 1969 it was once told to me in my adolescence that music is the soundtrack of life……and ya can’t change that. 🤟🏿🔥💯💯

[@jessemossberg8108]

So lucky to have been 18 when this song hit... born at the right time! 🥰 To Mr. Parker and Raydio: thanks again, fellas. You helped to make our youth so much fun!

[@pinkfloydfan564]

This is the sound of music that makes sense my fellow Americans.

[@cleothsongbird]

This song just makes me feel good and brings a smile to my face! I love Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio!

[@sergioantoniosacramento5015]

Yes... I feel the same.. Great song..

[@isaacpritchard2606]

Sergio Antonio Sacramento me too and you can't change that

[@BISPDon]

Ditto to that-I don't need an antidepressant if I'm listening to stuff like this!

[@jackstern8968]

" My heart tells me how I feeeel" !

[@nc72msp]

Brings back such happy memories of my youth!! 😄

[@TristanJPDX]

So much charisma, so much charm and talent. How could you not like this guy.

[@antonioeraldo6241]

Qual a origem desta banda

[@TristanJPDX]

Ele cantou a música original do Ghost Buster. "Não tenho medo de fantasmas."."@@antonioeraldo6241

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

Don't know him, im not allowed to talk to or like strangers, my mom gets mad at me 🥴

[@RefShawnFox]

The harmonies, still give me goosebumps. And it's such an earworm that I find it in my head for weeks at at time.

[@Purple1984Rain]

Junior high fall 1979. How blessed we were with Top40 radio back then. Raydio, Donna Summer, Chic, The Bee Gees, Shalamar & Michael's Off The Wall album had just come out that August too. Wow!

[@JAMESMOM1989]

I was a Junior in high school

[@N4TCM]

Had this on an old K-Tel album. Remember those?

[@N4TCM]

Still have it but no working turntable. Thanks to CDs & KZbin.....

[@danbev9313]

7th grade for me. Dont forget Luther Vandross, The Whispers, LTD, Supertramp, Dazz Band and Yarbough and Peoples. So many more too

[@N4TCM]

Jack & Jill. Some of us 50 something's starting high school. The radio was our friend. For me since 1972..

[@garyskadra5236]

I wish they still made great pop music like this song. I'm glad I grew up when there must have been 100's of these good songs through the years🌞

[@travissmith6889]

Cherub makes some good shiii

[@childfreesingleandatheist8899]

Not just the songs, but also the outfits, the hairdos and moves.

[@cargilljd3]

How can you not like Ray Parker Jr??? Not only did he have soul hit but the man wrote Mr. Telephone Man for New Edition...one of their biggest hits!

[@abinashmishra329]

Well if you sympathize with Huey Lewis...

[@drewski1441]

That was a Ray Parker song, had nothing to do with Huey Lewis.

[@rahsaanthomas7030]

@@drewski1441 The Ghostbusters melody was very similar to I Want A New Drug. Huey Lewis sued Ray for plagiarism, and things was settled out of court..

[@NY32986]

He also wrote "You make me feel like Dancing" & Got hosed when it ended up Leo Sayer's song. What if Ray did that song instead of Leo Sayer?

[@jerryedwards4489]

didnt he do "ghost busters?" man nailed it!😀😀😀😀😀

[@lorraineparker6525]

Love this song so much❤️I was born in 1969 and as a little girl my memory of this song is my Mom and Dad dancing to it🎵 so great!!!

[@sheilapalmer224]

You are the greatest

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@lorraineparker6525. Im 54 as well and yes I absolutely love this song!!❤

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

Was the dance at a morgue party? 🤣

[@aujourd8]

no matter what you think of this song, it'll be in your head !!! ...and you can't change that!

[@laurastevens000]

***** :) isn't it awesome!

[@lauriecrockettellamasonnea7598]

Bad ass song

[@danielmarchese9679]

Lol, t/y 4 the Chuckle

[@bobdavis4848]

Yup, you might change a dollar "beel" but let me tell you one thang, you won't change the way U feel! :-)

[@bonga2530]

aujourd8 jesus christ u are right.shit i cant get this out of my head now lol

[@ritanemons1283]

I miss groups like Ray Parker and Raydio. So talented!! Play their own instruments, write and arrange their own songs on top of singing them!

[@JamesWilliams-cq8xm]

Me to

[@Sunlight_Moonbeams]

@@JamesWilliams-cq8xm Me three.

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

@@Sunlight_Moonbeams Me four.

[@sludge4125]

Too bad about that plagiarism thing. I wonder how much he had to pay.

[@Grouchomx]

This song puts a big smile on my face no matter how many times I hear it.

[@jonathanalbanese5665]

Great songs never age.😁

[@ericbear2514]

Hope you never change that!

[@Unclescoot03]

The 70s music will put you on another planet that no one will understand unless you have a love of the 70s music. You don't need drugs or alcohol to appreciate the best music ever. God....take me back to the 70s and leave me there....I'll be just fine.

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

Don't think you ever left, is all I hear you talk about. Living in past wastes your present 👍

[@fordharley1]

im so glad i grew up listening to music like this,and you can't change that.

[@salvation9868]

Tell it, Johnny!

[@henryhawkins1194]

Brother, you ain't never lied!

[@JAMESMOM1989]

YOU CAN'T CHANGE THAT, NO NO, TRY IF YOU WANT TO.

[@simonfox6735]

I'm glad I still listen to this style aged 41 too 😁

[@TheFactsofLife237]

And you can't change that! LOL!

[@leemartin1417]

This brings memories from the summer of 79. Just a 10 year old and we moved across the country. A moment to relish!😮😮😊

[@ericwashington4470]

I love this era, this was party music, no guns, no violence, just fun and love!!!

[@SoNewOrleans1]

You are so right!!!

[@ericwashington4470]

@Sandra Dawson Hear! Hear! Lol! i'm with you on that one baby!!

[@ericwashington4470]

@@SoNewOrleans1 Lol! Thank you ! W are all o the same page.

[@terrynies]

There were guns and violence but it was before social media and the liberal media started turning everybody against each other back when it was more of the Ebony and Ivory keyboard song

[@markbeckford6676]

@@terrynies yeah like fox news right...lol

[@carlosreneguerra1960]

RAY PARKER JR IS SO MUCH MORE THAN WHAT MANY THINK...AWESOME

[@Nostalgic-Lady]

If a man can be described as beautiful, then that man is Ray Parker Jnr - and the passage of time can't change that. Truly super handsome!

[@marivali1153]

I Love thier smiles on their faces..now a day Musicians look Mean and Mad !

[@TF-gf3fs]

Rappers look like that. NOT singers.

[@sstmusic9957]

@@TF-gf3fs The only rapper that has smiles is nicki minaj actually

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

​@@sstmusic9957that's cause Eminem just had his two oranges and a banana in that thang 😏

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

🤣 see what I did there

[@jeromeosills6522]

Yes they did smile alot back then. Even though they didn't get paid much.

[@nickellebanton7264]

This is a classic and I am also glad I grew up in a household that listened to music and classics like this!

[@AmericanAztec88]

One of the alltime best early 80s hits! Cool times to be 19

[@garycombs5721]

As God is my witness-I love this song!

[@theodoreritola7641]

And u cant change that ,

[@dekedeacon7419]

Really rough 24 hours, had to go and dig up a "feel good" song with lots of special powers to knock back my anger and keep my feet on the ground in a healthy way. VERY NICE

[@rumpledillskin]

+Deke Deacon Awesome attitude Deke, this IS feel good juice for sure!

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

+Deke Deacon Awesome, man. Good music is better than any drug.

[@aprilflower1988]

+Deke Deacon I started singing this song this morning because a family member of mine is always putting people down, talking behind everyones back, been arrestested for drunk driving with her daughter in the car and blames everone for her problems. She gives me a hateful looks to try to see if she can start something and the last time I just smiled at her. She really does piss me off, but like I said, I just started singing this with all of my heart this morning and I started feeling so good. It's the best medicine.

[@dekedeacon7419]

+Pigumon Dude, Ultraman and Raydio. Sa ~ Weet!

[@dekedeacon7419]

+April Seventh Kill her bad vibes with that killer smile April. So how'd it turn out. She do a little spin and take the next verse?

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

All THREE guys (Ray Parker Jr., Arnell Carmichael and Darren Carmichael) who sang lead vocals on this song NAILED their parts. One of my favorite songs ever.

[@johndoran5564]

Grateful to be Young and Alive and well when this hit the airwaves Memorabilia at it's finest Eighties classic Ray parker Junior Class act all the way !!

[@denisedickson7045]

Yes Ray! Love this man.

[@tessagracechase1808]

I don't know the name of the man in the orange jacket - but he is the BEST - wicked talent!!!

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

@@tessagracechase1808 His name is Arnell Carmichael... He had a great singing voice.

[@tessagracechase1808]

@@matthewmolkentin6230 Thanks Matthew! Arnell Carmichael is so talented. Thanks for letting me know this master musician's name! Appreciate it!

[@KiethMartez]

LOVE LOVE LOVE This song. I'll never forget 15 yrs ago, my then 13 yr old son and I were in the car and this came on my playlist and I look over and he's swaying his head and tapping his hands to the beat on his lap. I know he now has this on his playlist as well!

[@1989opprsvp]

Intelligent young man who recognizes real talent.

[@susanriley4319]

This song makes my heart so happy! When you hear it you feel so much joy

[@susanleone9767]

so do i .it makes you feel better.God bless everyone stay safe peace ✌

[@wynditurner2826]

True✌💙😇

[@lornachristian4215]

It sure does.

[@kimberlymitchell1776]

Yeah homegirl

[@mailman87120]

Same.

[@adamlasko315]

That is the best downbeat in a pop-song. Having two singers, split the verse & the chorus was brilliant! Listen to the drums, for the groove.

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

Actually, three singers. The keyboardist (Darren Carmichael) sings lead vocals on the last verse.

[@adamlasko315]

@@matthewmolkentin6230 Ray Parker Junior was intelligent to have a layered sound, and layered vocals. Three lead singers never sounded better!

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

@@adamlasko315 I completely agree.

[@childfreesingleandatheist8899]

more like upbeat.

[@RichardQuitel]

I love all the African American singers of seventies and eighties, makes feel young again such talent, total unmatched quality, and empowerment. ❤❤❤😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉

[@acgarner3107]

Black get it right. Only African American if a citizen of Africa & America otherwise black

[@Vivaciouslight730]

I feel horrible having to interject the classification, just stick to, some of the best performances and song writing from the 80’s era, by “Black” artists❤️🇺🇸

[@marshallr4797]

Great era - saw lots of the acts live in 1980-1982. Great memories.

[@notoneofthosegirls]

@@acgarner3107 no the definition of African-American is an American, who is of African ancestry, specifically enslaved Africans. Stop trying to change ethnic group definitions for an agenda.

[@thunder3470]

What was funny is being one of those A.As, african americans, we were growing strongly fond of the white music as well. Strongly.

[@elisageorge2261]

Those opening lyrics always make me tear up 😢.. Artists back then were beast on writing them lyrics!

[@chrisrobinson834]

That was what I call Good Music. Im 45 and I miss the music my Mother played in the house like this when I was little.!

[@kimmitchell1692]

👍

[@lauracline3625]

I am 57 and I still love this song

[@carltonking3204]

I feel u. If u listen close. Its mr. Telephone man by this group. Ray parker produced that.

[@FerniDeck]

As God is my witness-I love this song!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@maurice8th]

Ray Parker was THE child prodigy in Detroit who played guitar with the greats. Barry White, Stevie Wonder and The Carpenters. So, when he got his record deal with CLIVE DAVIS, he wanted the right amount of $$$$$$ to be his own Berry Gordy. He had his own publishing, built his own studio and since he's done hundreds of recording sessions, knew what to pay his band and singers. Oh, he also wrote a little ditty called GHOSTBUSTERS!

[@thewakayamaboy3084]

Driving your car with this song playing. What a feeling! You can't change that!

[@stevebirks2186]

Remember buying this on a 45 when it was released ! - the whole world was a better place then !

[@radixreuel7631]

Steve Birks AMEN TO DAT, BROTHER MAN.

[@daddybeagleaz907]

Amen!

[@MsChicago63]

Yes it was!!!!!

[@williamsoles9617]

THIS IS 1 OF MY FAVORITE OLDIES. RAY IS SO CUTE. THE GUY SINGING WITH HIM HAS A GREAT VOICE! NOT BAD LOOKING EITHER!!!! 👍👌

[@jarrodclark2004]

Happy New Year! Who's listening to this song in 2024?

[@nutster9000]

The new Ghostbusters trailer brought me here...😊

[@reesejackson1984]

Meeee❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

Not me, 2020 here 😉

[@angelomezzadri2463]

Me, I danced this song in disco in Italy. I was 18.😊

[@francinajones5742]

Meeeeee lol

[@maureengriffin7448]

Look at that smile first thing… Gods gift of music realized in the soul Great message Great Song…so glad I’m from this generation ❤️🙏

[@jennifergreen6109]

I couldn't have said it any better

[@MoBettastone]

Same here! And my name is Maureen too. 😊

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

​@@MoBettastoneseriously 😮 so is mine be 😍

[@zxdrty]

I ABSOLUTELY AGREE 👍 🙏😘

[@tiffanygoblue8950]

Still listening in 2021💙 Ray was rocking the hell out of them boots....

[@TheGwenz]

And those white pants 😁

[@fastpony8127]

Ray was one smooth cat!

[@ricolewis2949]

The end of glam

[@twiceland4ever]

@@ricolewis2949 The end of bands who had a passion for their craft and truly loved performing. 🕺💃🎧🎶🎹🎼🎸🎷🌆💖

[@twiceland4ever]

Michigan Tiffany?

[@tonysmith2426]

Arnell Carmichael was really feeling this song. He slayed those lyrics.

[@renedavila654]

preach

[@monahernandez1271]

@@cozycool3505 He's dead? OMG he was the best singer in the group. Do you know how he passed?

[@cjay233]

I know right; I love it. TFS

[@coachhiggs]

@@cozycool3505 still alive

[@snake9911]

Arnell did great with that song. He sings better than singers these days. Thank You.

[@darlenemurray5873]

Wow! My high school crush!! Ray Parker Jr. I was so in love with this man❤He is so handsome to me! I still want to meet him and just give him a huge hug!!!!!

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Aww❤❤❤

[@jeromeosills6522]

He gave New Edition mr.Telephone man.

[@DAILMCDAVID]

True that !!!!!!

[@londiaevans3934]

Proud that I grew up in the 70s n 80s!!! Can't change that if I wanted to! ❤

[@AdultThirdCultureKid1971]

Same!

[@Mischtchratzer]

same here

[@kevinedmonds4872]

Pure magic from a magical & simpler time when they had talent & REAL GOOD music!

[@sludge4125]

Too bad about the plagiarism charge against Ray. I wonder how much he had to pay.

[@sludge4125]

I like the hit he had a few years later, about how he’s issuing the warning to his ex girlfriend that if she thinks it’s over, she’s wrong.

[@vincentcooperwood8147]

People do. Not understand how good that grew was radio.Ray Parker junior first group.That group has some big hits man.Too bad the young people don't know about this music

[@katiebrown3801]

"you may change a dollar bill, but let me tell you one thing you can't change the way I feel"! Arnel was singing the hell out of that song. Those dance moves too. 😀😀😀

[@eb2424]

Is it change as in money or change as in put a new face on the bill?

[@lilliehalumi8770]

He really has it all - talent, voice, musician, lyricist, and so fine to look at. Always loved his work.

[@flyraven18]

He was a snack indeed!

[@TDBear-bs6zl]

​@@flyraven18you need me to get a towel to clean up you twos puddles 🤣

[@flyraven18]

Blessed menopause + disability= No more puddles for me, just the Sahara dessert. LOL@@TDBear-bs6zl

[@dantheman5745]

Straight up one of the greatest songs of the 70s.

[@theodoreritola7641]

And u cant CHANGE that lol

[@dennisapa2195]

The 70's & 80's were the best

[@vxy357]

OMG! Takes me back to the summer of 81. No smartphones or internet. But it was still some of the best times of my life. Great memories. Love it when the guy sings the falsetto. He's got a lot of fly dance moves.

[@careyconley4690]

In 81, he released "A Woman Needs Love."

[@michaelaugustine6271]

These were the days. Puts a smile on my face every time.

[@Alexis-bz7kl]

My fiance just sent this to me. I never heard this before, but my gosh this is a sweet, heartfelt song. My fiance makes me feel so lucky 🥰

[@harborviewoperations6291]

I loved this song when I was younger. I still love it except now I watch too many morbid shows on the ID Channel so now this song seems a bit stalkerish....LOL

[@williampeters5446]

Not sure what planet your from lol

[@philippetersen3626]

"'And you can't change that!"'

[@dawhoda1]

@@williampeters5446 not sure what planet you're from not to hear it in the lyrics dummy.

[@mikimiki6202]

@William Peters probably too young 🤷‍♀️

[@FATHER3k]

I'm 30 years old... Heard this track for the first time tonight.. Groove resonates with me off bat. I'm a soul, Motown lover. I know all the classics... Glad to add this to my repertoire of funky songs.

[@sw6188]

Check out their other hit songs "Jack and Jill" and "A woman needs love". Pure class all the way.

[@ffejbboc]

The brothers seemed happier back in the 70s. Now they all pissed off and cussing and whatnot in songs. Bring back the 70s!

[@beboboymann3823]

Man you knocked it out of the park with your assessment. Ray, Jr., Barry White, and George Benson all did some of the greatest music ever....they were talented. Being pissed off and making harsh statements to a beat ain't talent.

[@RightKnowledge72]

AMEN

[@rockerdriver]

Class will always win over trash any day!

[@darriusvincent3189]

waynewatanabemuse Dealers statement EVER !!!!!! They happy as long as " the brothers" is singing and dancing.

[@darriusvincent3189]

Darrius Vincent *Realest

[@amsedelm]

Love love love Ray Parker! Great songwriter. Great singer. Awesome guitar player. Great memories...

[@rogeliotorrez4512]

Awesome song!

[@debratimms5997]

amsedelm debratimm love k0 exe ko love 😄😆♫🍦🍨🍧🍬🍖🚼🚼🚻🚸⛾🚼💲⛦⛦⛦🚽🚤🎥🖨💻📺📲⌨🖨📞☎🔍🎬📽🖲📱📽🖲🔌📺📸📀📸💰💰💰💰💰💰💴💴💴💵💵💵📘📘🕎🕎🕎📡📡📡🔭🔭🔬🔬🔦🔦📚📚🗞🗞🔖🔖🔖✉✉✉💼✏🖊🖊🖊🔐🗝🗝🗝🗝🗝🗝🔑🔑🔑🗄🗄🗄🗄🗄

[@frankmorin3608]

amsedelm he's pretending to play the bass

[@williamwimmer8887]

What a great disservice it is that these few lines (and his vocals in "Jack and Jill") are all I can find sung by Arnell Carmichael as a young man. What a voice! It should be all over the internet.

[@jeromeosills6522]

Arnell was a very powerful presence for Radio. I believe he did go solo, but with no success.

[@cmixer108]

Ray Parker is a BEAST with those "stuck in your head" melodies!

[@byronbrooks218]

44 years later this is still a awesome jam..and you can't change that. Go hard raydio

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

Raydio got it right - true Love is a decision, not just a feeling...💕

[@sludge4125]

I like the hit he had a few years later, about how he’s issuing the warning to his ex girlfriend that if she thinks it’s over, she’s wrong.

[@jeffsherman4532]

A much simpler, better and eclectic era definitely. This upbeat melody personifies those impressive times with smooth harmonies and pertinent lyrics. And you can't change that.

[@TonyMontana-mb8qy]

If America full of these kinds of talented singers ，there won’t be so many problems on the streets

[@stevieashley9871]

Sisters and brothers were cosmic back then,and like all here Raydio is another one of those groups that bring gladness to your heart......

[@mystery777king6]

What a Masterpiece, The 70s & 80s Music was Soul grabbing & Therapeutic, Radio was Awesome*

[@theodoreritola7641]

70s 4 me im just fine

[@RobertIsaacJr.]

Powerful smooth Love Song and Inspirational 🎼🎼💯💯

[@unfreeze18]

Substance + imagery = classical RnB

[@dennisgonzalez4318]

One of my favorite songs from when I was growing up in the 70's. Its simplicity makes it great - a true classic.