Rhythm Corps - Common Ground

Music video by Rhythm Corps performing Common Ground. (C) 1988 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

[@joepacheco9153]

This is a song the world needs to hear right now...

[@dickfitzwell1557]

A song that is still stuck in my head for over 30 years.

[@jasonburris33904]

Great songs do. I can’t believe know one has re done it?? It’s just a great song

[@misterwesstuff]

Me too

[@markdoss1045]

Yep!! I still love this song!!

[@ryanallen1396]

I still own this on vinyl. I saw them live a few times. Great shows!

[@wadewalker4973]

I know what you mean. It's incredible and has such amazing lyrics!

[@charlestompkins8431]

This song should be more popular now more than ever.

[@brianpreston8483]

Very true

[@Timkast]

Brother, you’ve read my mind.

[@cliffmosier6177]

You are most definitely vorrectAmen

[@arthurmartinson4370]

I don't think a congregation could pull this off, but a choir could. And they should. In a church. This is a hymn to peace. I liked it in 1988 and I like it still in 2023.

[@louised6790]

YES!!!! Found it!!! I can not believe what I am listening too! This song never aged! Literally never gets old.

[@marilynbelcher8171]

Went to high school with 2 of the guys! Always had a crush on Richie Lovsin, the drummer since 9th grade, he was a senior. LOVE this song!! Very appropriate for the times we are going through!!! So happy people are still listening!!! Peace. We should try to get them to play this on the radio again!!!!

[@tracistrunk7977]

Marilyn, you I work in Houston major market radio...I to love this song, unfortunately they tell us what to play!

[@snaresparkles]

Yes, they are from Michigan…although I can’t remember where. I’m in the Detroit are as well. I discovered them through “Broken Halo” in ‘82 *Swooon*. “Night & Day” is another fantastic tune….

[@turbot6592]

​@@snaresparkles they are from detroit

[@SANITIZEDINC]

Pride of Hamtramck, MI. Check out Solidarity - amazing song. Broken Halos is also great. Still don't understand why they're not more famous.

[@TheKatkat72]

This song reminds me of being 15 and thinking I knew it all. The fights with my Dad. Too bad he is not alive for me to tell him now i understand his point of view. I have a daughter now and realize all the worries I gave him. I have the daughter I was. God Bless you Dad. I hope I can give to my daughter, all that you gave to me.

[@karenvonminden5549]

You have me in tears sweetheart. I have a son now so at 15 I thought I knew it all and what I did too my Dad is sad. I get it now too. He is alive so I make it up too him all the time.

[@davidideran3559]

@@karenvonminden5549 just brought tears to my eyes, as well

[@toddanderson6775]

This song is more relevant now than ever

[@losethemadness4382]

Roger that.

[@robertpradella6550]

Yes

[@yourtubesteak]

The hypocrite libs have no interest in that happening.

[@midwayinn1043]

@@yourtubesteak when I see a coexist bumper sticker I always write nope over it.

[@joechapmannn6557]

The song is more relevant than ever because it's a revolution

[@lisarichards7298]

they are an awesome DETROIT band

[@luvswoodheat5483]

I did not know they are a Detroit band, groovy

[@lisajewell6902]

Not a detroit band

[@shadovanish7435]

I saw this band around 1988-89; they played on a small stage in the basement of a restaurant & bar in my hometown (Fayetteville, Arkansas) on a Sunday evening, I think. I had heard the song "Common Ground" played on a local radio station & wanted to see the band. I was one of only a few people that were in the audience, as l remember, & the atmosphere was laid back & informal. They played a great performance (including this song). I talked to the band members for while, & they were nice people. The band travelled on a tour bus, & when the bus arrived, it pulled up near the restaurant right next to where I was standing, so I was the first person the band members met when they got off the bus! I bought a "Rhythm Corps" tour t-shirt at the concert, which I had for years.

[@Ken5244]

This was from one of the Top 10 albums of the 80s IMHO. Terrific songwriting & energy from start to finish, plus Michael Persh's outstanding vocals. I still play this album to this day (on vinyl, no less!).

[@moogs05]

Whenever you have pigeons in your video it’s a win win !..not only for the band but the pigeons confidence.

[@jasonburris33904]

Should be 2020 Life song!! Detroit Music!!

[@shanedavis7250]

The world needs this song TODAY MORE THAN EVER

[@eluweniestargazer2570]

I never forgot this song. Every human being in the World, old, young and any age should hear this song. Thank you for posting. Justice of the peas!

[@TheDoug625]

My first concert ever, Detroit 1988 or 89. This song has stood the test of time.

[@gwilson5230]

Brings Back Alot Of Good Memories ..Didn't Even Look But Was This Was The 80's or Early 90's ...What a Great Era ..

[@mrkenray]

whole record is just awesome. Solidarity, fathers footsteps, just all of it is wonderful

[@PTRMAN]

Agree wholeheartedly. One of the better songs of the 80s. Love his voice. Disappointed they're not on spotify.

[@mattman237]

The follow up record was every bit as good, if not better.

[@joejackson9172]

Takes me back to a great time in my life. 18 years old, started college and dating my first love.

[@leslie48069]

I can’t believe that there are only 253 thousand views on this video. This is one of my favorite songs of all times. So underrated.

[@FamousDavisPro]

Wow, glad I found this song. I saw these guys warm up for Pat Benatar back in 1988. My wife and I were trying to remember who these guys were, and all I could remember was I liked this song and the lead singer wore a beret - I couldn't remember the name of the song or the band! I just happened to see the phrase "common ground" on a random website and it all instantly came back to me!

[@scfan]

Saw them open for Pat at Universal Amphitheater in LA back in '88. Still have the CD.

[@zaggyzigg2367]

I remember this Song From The 80's .. ( Yes I'm Old , Or Getting Old ) To All The Young Folk That Run Into This On The Tube , The 80's Was Such A Great Era ..Love it ..

[@tracistrunk7977]

I'm 55, lol this song. I work in major market radio in Houston, TX... this song is so under rated!

[@relayer07]

Timeless . When it was on the radio , I heard it in the kitchen at my father's restaurant , I was hooked and have been ever since .

[@Geemoo]

When this came out in 1988, I used to walk the hallways at work singing to myself "not that stuuuuupid". Good times.

[@kevinortiz3221]

BGElks he was asked by Jason Patrick, the drummer ...lol

[@randyloper6951]

Perfect song for these derisive and divided times...

[@ATXviIIIe]

I had this cassette, good vibe, good message

[@zimbalatti]

This was an exciting time in the Detroit area because there was an explosion of talented bands making good music. I miss those days. WRIF

[@joeliedel4260]

Agreed. I was in Detroit at the same time. Incredible talent in that town at the time. Bands that were close and bands that kinda made it. The Rockets, Bitter sweet alley, Seduce, The Romantics...Hard to beat Michigan music.

[@REMaks-mm2cn]

Does anyone remember the band Second Self? They had a single that was kind of big, "Lose those Shadows"? "Common Ground" and "Lose Those Shadows" are inextricably tied in my memory thanks to 88.7.

[@rikmac8726]

@@joeliedel4260 also Detroits own 80's Recording Artist Passion NouVeau has played all of Hamtramck the Ritz New York New York St Andrews Hall toured all over the Midwest music was played all over the radio stations has played with figures on the beach The Romantics second self Flock of Seagulls missing persons Cheap Trick and many others still active follow on Facebook Twitter and listen on ReverbNation

[@rikmac8726]

@@REMaks-mm2cn yes Mike and Andy Nehra as secondself has played with Passion NouvVeau another Detroit 80s recording artist still active follow on Facebook Twitter KZbin and listen on ReverbNation

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Remember the "RIF Rock Cafe" at night?? Loved that show!

[@bradcranford2264]

Haven't heard this song in many years, and suddenly it popped in my head so I searched for it. Such a great song ❤️

[@DetVen]

A good song to play during these divisive trouble times in America today.

[@nelliebly8190]

Except for the unfortunate fact that the answer is clearly no, we can't. We don't even have a common reality anymore, much less ground.

[@andyw.9847]

timeless ~

[@think4tomorrow79]

Geo B yes. Certainly.

[@DetVen]

New Waver because music transcends, gets into people consciousness with the hope that it will push them to action. Sorry you couldn’t figure that out for yourself, but now you know.

[@sgtrock2821]

@@newwaver9284 you just made their point

[@lehouxfamily5244]

Saw this band in 1983 at royal oak music theater. Forgot how much I loved them!

[@randeldumas8282]

Proud to say I was born and raised in Detroit with these guys!

[@DerrickVincent]

Such fond memories of a great life gone past!

[@buddyontheweb]

I was completely obsessed with this band the way that kids get. You just can't get this stuff no more.

[@nonaubeeznus835]

What a beautiful sentiment and a very profound song.

[@tonyjake235]

Every time this song came on----circa mid to late 80's, turn this one up. one hit wonder band but a killer song, this one made my cassette recorded rotation during that time.

[@Maxharddrive64]

Actually they had a few hits and raido sucess. One of their songs "Broken Halos" was used in the movie 'Valley girl'. They also had regular air play in Detroit with the songs 'Sattelies' and "Faith and Muscle"...

[@pamelaetheredge2394]

I saw this band when they opened for Pat Benatar in the late 80s and bought the album. I’ve been listening to it more lately. It is definitely a much needed message for today.

[@freefallin7304]

This song had impact 80's -still does, it's so simple, yet ..

[@joannoeser1861]

I decade this song to OUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD. GOD ALMIGHTY KNOWS WHAT IS GOING ON AND AND NOTHING HAPPENS WITH OUT HIS HOLY WILL.IN THE SON OF MANS NAME JESUS CHRIST, FOREVERMORE.

[@bahabobby8118]

Virus homebound gave me a chance to stroll down memory lane of music videos. I was 20yld and loved this whole album. I didn't know they were from Detroit - makes sense for a "working man's band"

[@metalbondedforever]

Just such an awesome and peaceful song

[@countryboy75]

This really helps bring back the 80's for me I love it!!!

[@shaliangel2010]

2019 Still love. Love growing up in the D!!

[@jasonburris33904]

Hell Yah !! Detroit Rock City

[@TheGoodfellas1990]

The sounds of summer/fall 1988, another great song coming from Detroit.

[@paisleyprincess7996]

kevin stellar I was nearing my freshman year of high schools

[@andyschatner3746]

So cool they're playing in Detroit this October! Didn't know they got back together! This song takes me back to the fall of my freshman year at Michigan State. Such good memories.

[@twelvexes]

80’s pop perfection

[@larryhogan3609]

Amazing song!!Great band!Need more of The Corps..

[@TheKatkat72]

I agree with you tapaccountsonly. I had the cassette in the 80's. I recently bought the cd off the internet. I realy like Father's Footsteps. Common Ground reminds me of being a teenager and having issues with not being able to relate to my father.

[@debbiematheson4289]

i woke up with this song in my mind this morning. it's more relevant today than when it originally came out.

[@dianna3012]

In the late 80’s I was a broadcaster on an alternative music station in Port Huron. I was not at all familiar with that music. I found this album and this song!!! I was the least alternative DJ but I found some great music! Love RC🎶

[@joechapmannn6557]

Thank u dianna your name is great the dove is divne the rooooster lol

[@tracistrunk7977]

I too am a major market broadcasters in Houston, TX. This song was unfortunately, never on the spectrum that it should have been....in the grand scheme of things, sadly, most of the population have never heard it!!!

[@davidcesefske4417]

WSGR!!!

[@kimcapri9178]

Shampoo commercials had great hooks back in the day. Very nice.

[@cttmattchu69]

Always and forever will this be amazing.

[@renejustice886]

Lead singer is ADORABLE! 🤗

[@Harmonica.Mike.64]

I remember talking to Greg Apro all the time at the Hayloft in Mt Clemens Michigan and never knew he was in this band.

[@virgilm]

Saw this band in Rolla, MO. in 1991(?). I was the first guy to reach my hand up from the crowd. The singer practically ripped my arm off! Got the crowd going though.

[@blackcallalily6540]

I f---ing love this song ✌🏻

[@teray45]

Black Calla Lily Same!

[@leslieh48307]

Black Calla Lily same! ❤️

[@lovetogolf4184]

It is so "Bad Ass"

[@glennadamson9576]

Just a really good down to earth song, maybe the politicians should be forced to listen to it. Imagine?

[@renejustice886]

I remember watching this on MTV. Great song. I keep playing this video for ONE reason only.....lead singer is so nice looking! Beautiful features! Eyes, lips, ect..... . Nice voice, too. 🤗

[@kevinlorick4705]

This song is so needed today.

[@baradur1964]

as a child of the times this still resonates with me and even my 22 yo daughter loves it. great stuff

[@tmarkoski]

An incredibly moving piece of music with a message fitting for today. Saw them perform at Lake Compounce opening for Pat Benetar. Still gives me chills after all these years.

[@celenski6388]

Totally agreed. I was guitar tech for Pat Benatar's band on that tour. These guys were just great and loved having them as opening act. Became good friends with all of the band and crew. Really good times !

[@mikedamelio5733]

Your words, sentiments are exactly mine ! Masterpiece of a Song ! Imagine if this done by U2, would have been a smash hit then and still getting radio airplay !

[@skammer0274]

Great song. Remember this as one of the themes from Sarajevo olympics.

[@skammer0274]

me too

[@decoeric]

I wish this tune was on Spotify. It’s a total banger.

[@tracejohnson5519]

It is. I have it on my playlist.

[@decoeric]

@@tracejohnson5519 The live version is the only one I am seeing?

[@tracejohnson5519]

@@decoeric better than nothing

[@whiskeysmama]

sounds like the 80's! and i love it!

[@bofootball30]

This song made it to the final four for the Olympics . Great message

[@guitariniusarsenius6015]

Time passes so fast. Good times in the 80's.

[@joes7885]

Great song, great groove, great band.

[@donniecastleman5701]

I've been looking for this song since hearing it in 1998, finally! Great song for our time too...

[@louismaitland8215]

I myself and Michael played guitars and sang in my van back in the day it was so cool

[@dchant427]

I'm from Detroit and remember these guys forgot about them and thought about them recently forgot about how good they are

[@motorcitymanman7711]

These guys.....The Rockets....The Romantics.....The Look....Bittersweet Alley.....Toby Redd.....Mugsy.....and of course Bob Seger and Ted Nugent....the Pinnacle of the Detroit music scene!! I grew up on the West side near Joy Rd and Evergreen.....not too far from Rouge Park. Left the D in the Fall of 1986 and spent 33 years in So Cal....got insanely expensive....in Beautiful South Carolina now.

[@festej]

This band played at my college (Kettering University, Flint, Michigan) one time in the early 90s. Don't remember much, but they were trying to make it. This song was the closest they got.

[@Em_2582]

The lyrics were running through my head yesterday and I had to google to find the band name again. I remember hearing this song once or twice when it first came out, but the powerful message stuck with me throughout the years popping up at odd times in my mind. But damn..how appropriate for the times we're living in now.

[@waynecollins3609]

I was in Australia in 1988 and have had this song in my head ever since. Still sounds excellent, not dated at all.

[@abysstone]

Just hate when the world lies to you after close of 43 years in existence how come I only discovered this band.

[@Tommy-qd3ph]

GREAT VIDEO, GREAT SONG!!

[@haydenbrissette1674]

Love this song great music from the 80s still listening in March 2021

[@MrPaullark]

I was asked by Greg and Mike to join this band when they originally formed in 1980. St the time Greg had just left a band called the Plugs. Michael i did not know I was already leaving for LA for opportunities there. Looking back i probably should have changed my mind. However years later my band The Shy did some shows with them. Great memories! Common Ground is a "Anthem" type of song. Timeless and very good!

[@mr.j1464]

Many, many years looking 4 this song, Rythm Corps' awesome!

[@mrmusic248]

Jose: I know what you mean. Until I happened upon a used copy of this CD, it was one of the biggest "Holy Grail" titles that I was trying to replace from vinyl. This CD is so out-of-print, IF, you were able to find a decent copy, you'd bleed heavily from your checking account to get it.

[@anwardixon7855]

Dead ass, Davey Holmbo was my driving instructor for segment 1. He said he used to be in a band called rhythm corps and sure enough there he is.

[@Ghostofenzo]

AnWAR diXON+ Same! My co worker Greg said he was the guitarist for the band...and sure enough, he was! 🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisfreeman3978]

a most excellent song from the 80's Love it! 💙💚❤

[@jamesedgar3442]

When I arrived in Charlotte in August '88 to attend UNC Charlotte, the first time I turned on the radio, this song was playing. Dang, was that really 26 years ago????

[@skeeterssurpriseful]

Dang thanks for making me realize how old i am haha.

[@donniecastleman5701]

Same story! arrived at MTSU in Murfreesboro TN in 1988 and this was playing on the radio, the world isn't so big after all! Hope life turned out as great for you as it has for me! :)

[@alanross5665]

Awesome, I am in Charlotte, I saw them at the Milestone Club back in the day, had to be in '88 too

[@lynnziedoucette7700]

Wow they made it all the way over there. I thought they were just local Detroit

[@tracistrunk7977]

You fossil! Hahaha, I'm 55 so I must be fossil fuel!

[@scottrubin6464]

Great song why can't we all just meet on common ground peacefully.

[@tracistrunk7977]

Amen bro!

[@max-vs1tj]

considered one of the best one hit wonders that came out of the great detroit rock bands of all time.

[@blackcallalily6540]

just by their looks.. I would have assumed they were European ..can't judge a book by its cover 🤔

[@user-zs8mj2nq5p]

Just a plain awesome song with a lot of meaning

[@tracejohnson5519]

For any fans in the Detroit area, Rhythmn Corp is playing St, Andrews hall in October.

[@somerset65]

Wow ! what a song and band, folks this is why these bands are coming back, we need them ! plain and simple, especially with all the garbage going on in the world now. Listen to this song after or before your day and you feel better. :)

[@searcherT]

came out my softmore year in college , cold rainy day winding thru the country back to Tennessee.

[@persistanticon]

Great song. Way ahead of 1988. I miss this band.

[@tracistrunk7977]

Truly underrated

[@martintruther5808]

Good post 2020 nationwide riot song.

[@NorthCountryHistory]

I remember seeing them at EMU's Bowen Fieldhouse in late 1991. Blues Traveler opened for them!

[@christinamay8952]

I saw them at a small venue in Toledo in the early 90s. Less than 100 people there. It was awesome

[@user-xt9pn6nj4v]

Luv this song ur awesome 🦋🎧🤘🏼💖 coming from Kriston foxx💖💖💖

[@gibderm]

I actually met these guys in 88-89, my dad was in a local band in South Western Ontario and they were doing the circuit, coolest most intelligent individual musicians I've ever met, such a shame they never made it big,

[@riogarrideli2451]

I always liked this song a lot for many years now. Once I was traveling south from the northwest and coming into California after a while saw a sign for a coffee shop called Common Grounds and just had to exit a go to it, totally expected that song to be playing when I arrived, though sadly it wasn’t , but it was in my head.

[@ultimatecleveland]

Back in the day my boss worked on there cars at his shop. Small world. One of my favorite songs.

[@louistenore2185]

A new wave classic and i just rediscovered it

[@auntdeedee]

one of the best songs ever, the words are perfect

[@decoeric]

Still a total Banger!

[@lloydonlead]

Bought the album on a whim and loved it! They only made one more album called the "the Future's not what it used to be." Also a good album.

[@micmacme]

ahhh this song takes me way back im so glad i could find it here awesome tune guys especially in todays world

[@pedropedroki9070]

I remember listening to my sister and her friend jam to this song many years ago. I have enjoyed this song since then.