This is my favorite ConFunkShun song. He sings this so passionately because it's based on a true story about the lead singer and another member of the group, dating the same woman.
@lepoetress5 ай бұрын
I knew when I heard this song as a kid, he was saaaaaaaaaanging that song too hard; that was from his heart, soul, body AND mind!!! His passion was on a DIFFERENT, WHOLE other level!!
@ForgetJay100Ай бұрын
Allegedly it was about Pebbles
@greganderson14455 ай бұрын
The story is he really did get caught in a love triangle and the one that got the girl was a member of the band! That explains the passion that he's singing with. They briefly described it on their UNSUNG episode. Michael Cooper is the lead singer on this one. He didn't get the girl, but it inspired him to write this smash hit! I think it worked out for everyone.
@user-vg6yd3lb9f5 ай бұрын
Amber you figured it out. Two of the band members was seeing the same girl and didn’t know. Once he found out that way it’s so much passion Micheal Cooper is lead singer. This is the original version. Druhill did a version in 2000’s and Bruno Mars did a version 2023
@michaelasay85875 ай бұрын
Is the lead singer still singing? Hope so ....fantastic voice!!
@user-vg6yd3lb9f5 ай бұрын
@@michaelasay8587 The Whole Band still tours
@zap_sigma15 ай бұрын
Bruno is criminally underrated, bc his career is in the wrong era. Clearly one of the most talented to ever do it.
@MOS6505 ай бұрын
100% PURE SOUL!!!
@S_Loucks5 ай бұрын
Con Funk Shun's biggest hit was Ffun that climbed as high as #23 in 1977 on the Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B chart. Worth a listen, particularly for the harmonies and horn-filled funk.
@michaelasay85875 ай бұрын
Well this song must have been higher on the hot 100!!!
@S_Loucks5 ай бұрын
@@michaelasay8587 Love's Train was never released as a single and thus never charted.
@misterswatkins5 ай бұрын
Ffun is definitely a banger!!!
@greganderson14455 ай бұрын
Let Me Put Love On Your Mind is another jam by them.
@mrantdagreat5 ай бұрын
Ya’ll brought the heat with this one! An absolute classic! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@theylied17765 ай бұрын
Okay, this is the song they would play on Soul Train in between the commercial breaks.
@gabrielmcdonnell86995 ай бұрын
Shout out to the R&B fans! We not only got Luther today but Con Funk Shun as well. ✊🏾
@melaniebrown46605 ай бұрын
Yessssssss!!! I know you will love this! It is pure SOUL!!!
@tamcon725 ай бұрын
Boy, the lyrics of this song were a _journey_ ! Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives . . .
@alanwilliams22545 ай бұрын
Pure Talent!! I grew up listening to ConFunkshun!!
@DanielFlores-re9ho5 ай бұрын
My favorite band of all time
@JamesSmith-nu1nb5 ай бұрын
Michael Cooper the lead singer is bringing the heat!!!. Check out his solo effort: Table For Two.
@pattyduke30795 ай бұрын
Table for Two was when he still in the group. I have the album that it was on. I think it was their first album.
@poppingjaz5 ай бұрын
Good album. Underrated cut off that album is 'Love Is Such A Funny Game'
@Rockscissorspaper5 ай бұрын
You are probably refering to "Dinner for Two", which was a Cooper solo song. He also had "Prove My Love to You"
@wrutledge15 ай бұрын
His Roses Are Red song was banging🔥🔥🔥 too.💯
@christopherny77244 ай бұрын
To prove my love as well
@Bclarence7655 ай бұрын
CON FUNK SHUN are the unsung HEROS of R&B and Funk! I saw them in 1978 at the Funk Fest at Soldier Field in Chicago and they CLOWNED! I might be wrong, but I think Felton Pilate--who was a multi instrumentalist and vocalist--sang lead on a song called "Make it Last". He was a falsetto singer, and he brought the house down! He held a falsetto note for about 45 seconds!!!!! PLEASE react to this song, you will LOVE it!!!!!
@bridgemanjr5 ай бұрын
Reminds me of The System Don't Disturb This Groove , and a dash of Sara Smile by Hall & Oates, with a smattering of The Brothers Johnson.
@lreed10405 ай бұрын
There is another group that you will enjoy if you have never heard of them. Tony!, Toni!, Tone! and their song "Anniversary" which is similar to this style. You would also enjoy "Feels Good" and "Whatever You Want". I highly recommend The Deele and "Two Occasions" also. At some point you need to hear "Mornin'" by Al Jarreau. Such a wonderful feel good and uplifting song to start one's day and Amber will just love it. The original video for the song is cool and with good feels. You then need to continue with more from Al. Thanks.
@eduvieira54095 ай бұрын
Love All Jarreau's Mornin
@l.brandehilton71075 ай бұрын
UHHKAAY !!!
@lreed10405 ай бұрын
@@eduvieira5409 They really need to dive into Mr. Jarreau's amazing discography. "We're In This Love Together", "Boogie Down", "After All", "Tell Me What I Gotta To Do". "Roof Garden", "Spain", "Black And Blues" and "Moonlighting". There are many others also. They have yet to react to him at all. Shame what their missing.
@adublbeatz86564 ай бұрын
She said, " it's just that someone's over and baby I really wanna be with you"....unh....Now this is one of my all-time favorites....it makes every playlist I create....hiphop, blues, rock..LOL...and RnB....This is a classic......
@user-qr5mr4gr2k5 ай бұрын
I mean there was so many funk/soul bands around in the 70s and 80s that it was a blessing and con funk shun were one of the best.
@raymondmcclain69245 ай бұрын
Switch - they'll never be, i call your name or i wanna be closer
@cflournoy15295 ай бұрын
They ain’t ready😂😂
@Battle_Faith-Ministries3 ай бұрын
I Wanna Be Closer
@duziggy129 күн бұрын
Facts @@cflournoy1529
@pangaea905 ай бұрын
This song reminds me of house parties in the late 70's. Con funk shun had many hits but my fav was Ffun, Chase me, and my moms fav Shake and Dance. Would love to see your reactions to those.
@jackeyb0y5 ай бұрын
Chase Me is my fav.
@db-gb5xi5 ай бұрын
It's not a complete list but some more in this area, Parliament-funkadelic - aqua boogie, knee deep, atomic dog; The Gap Band - Beep a Freak; Oops Upside Your Head, Humpin; Slave - Just A Touch of Love, Watching You, Slide; Tom Browne - Funkin’ For Jamaica; The S.O.S. Band - Just Be Good To Me, Take Your TIme (Do It Right); Midnight Star - Freak-A-Zoid; Skyy - Call Me
@poppingjaz5 ай бұрын
They've done Parliament and GAP Band; They haven't done Slave, The Bar-kays , they definitely need to do some Slave with Steve Arrington
@mic12405 ай бұрын
@@poppingjazand One Nation Under a Groove, Zapp and Roger T, Lakeside and so many others….
@lreed10405 ай бұрын
How about "Firecracker" by Mass Production, "Movin'" by Brass Construction, "Must Be The Music" by Secret Weapon, "The Bottle" by Gil Scott Heron and D Train with "You're The One For Me" and "Keep On". A Big Yes to "Funkin' For Jamaica 👍. I and others have suggested that many times in the past. Well all of your suggestions they are all great. Thinking of "Funkin' For Jamaica, Toni Smith has a great funk song "(Ooh) I Like The Way It Feels". The long version is just Funky. RIP Toni you are truly missed. Some Mystic Merlin "Mr. Magician" would be great come to think of it.
@lreed10405 ай бұрын
@@poppingjaz A Big Yes to Slave👍. I also have always enjoyed Steve Arrington's solo's "Dancing in the Key of Life" and "Feel So Real".
@db-gb5xi5 ай бұрын
Yes, to Firecracker. Also, bassist Michael Henderson's "Wide Receiver."@@lreed1040
@davontaeforman82524 ай бұрын
As a 25 year old, you gotta hear Straight from the heart by CON FUNK SHUN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@roland07313 ай бұрын
That’s a jam right there
@robertrivera8735 ай бұрын
I appreciate you two! I had a Full day of ups and downs. I had a moment to myself, I saw the alert on y'all's pod from today. And it was right on Time! Put me in a good space. Thank you....
@IamCapricornD865 ай бұрын
Lead singer "Michael Cooper" launched a solo album, first single "Dinner For Two", is another great song!
@reedmink5 ай бұрын
I have been oh so patiently waiting for you to reach to Confunkshun. Brings me back to my high school days in the early 80s. Please go down the rabbit hole - Funk is the band’s middle name after all. Hit after funky hit. This band is right in Jay’s lane. Peace.
@donnawallace99385 ай бұрын
This was released by Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars and Anderson Pac. They did a nice job. But I love the original.
@jeremyarrington94275 ай бұрын
loved this song growing up! "you just got to keep on stroking" 😂😂😂
@user-cq3tl6kx7x5 ай бұрын
Watching You by Slave is a JAM!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@gabrielmcdonnell86995 ай бұрын
And Jay will recognize that Snoop sampled it. 👌🏾
@simplecarnivore5 ай бұрын
Slave " Just st a touch" and Pleasure "Glide" both killer jamz
@MnS1015 ай бұрын
TRUTH!
@blackprix5 ай бұрын
Another great memory from days gone by this was the band. This was one of them!!!
@DarrylSellers5 ай бұрын
The song has two lead vocalists: Felton Pilate (The verses, smoother voice), Michael Cooper (Verses, the gritty, soulful voice heightening the passion). They both wrote the song! Great backup vocals too! A BIG high five 🙌🏾for Bassist Cedric Martin! American superduo Silk Sonic, which includes Bruno Mars release a very good remake of the song in 2022! You should heck it out! 😊👏🏾🎤🎶🎸🥁🎹💯🛼
@evarene074 ай бұрын
We used to “cry and beg” for love😁…with no apologies
@seanswinton62425 ай бұрын
You gotta do "Ffun."
@pattyduke30795 ай бұрын
Second and third that.
@misterswatkins5 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@landreaulover5 ай бұрын
Love that song. It really is 'Ffun'!
@kennydeez..17745 ай бұрын
😂"OMG!!".Y'all Moving To The Groove So Hard, Got Me Moving With Y'all. This Song Is Soooo Smooth,Sultry And Soulful.🔥🔥🔥..The Vocals Are Amazing...And Music Harmony Is Perfect 👌🏽..Great Great Reactions Y'all👍🏾💯👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥
@catlitterbox15 ай бұрын
From Vallejo, Ca. Con Funk Shun !!! Bringing back my childhood memories. Another big R/B-Funky group in the mid 70’s early 80’s. My favorite album from them is “Candy” from rockin ballads to funky groovy vibes. Let Me Put(Love On Ur Mind), Chase Me and Images. Just to name a few. Thank you for that reaction. ❤
@kellahella52865 ай бұрын
V-Town baby 💪🏼
@DaveM-FFB5 ай бұрын
Man! It's been 40 years since this was released. Your reaction shows how timeless this music is. I was just coming out of Grad school, starting my life. 1982
@charlesmoore44525 ай бұрын
Amber , since you like horns, checkout the group Brass Construction a funk group
@lreed10405 ай бұрын
They would love "Movin'" and many by them. B.T. Express also comes to mind. "Do It ('Til Your Satisfied)" and "Express". To go a little deeper "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" by Roy Ayers. When Summer arrives they have to hear "Summer Madness" by Kool & The Gang. The full version.
@carolanestanley4030Күн бұрын
❤
@Seagate1-dh6it5 ай бұрын
After 7 - "Ready Or Not", DeBarge - "All This Love", Maxwell - "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" and T-Connection - "The Best of My Love" you would just love these, Just thinking.☺
@MOS6505 ай бұрын
There’s a Soul Train performance for Love’s Train.
@valeriewilliams81765 ай бұрын
One of my favorite songs!!! I absolutely loved growing up in the 70s and 80s. ❤❤
@amontaineaurore47005 ай бұрын
Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak as Silk Sonic recently did a cover of this, and it's fire too!
@terrencemorris39835 ай бұрын
The radio played the bruno version mo tho .good choice anyway
@ragjamrock5 ай бұрын
I'm glad that Silk Sonic did that cover. It gave new life to an already great song.🎶🥰
@carlospuentes665 ай бұрын
It’s hard to believe they never heard THAT one.
@altonroane5 ай бұрын
The lead singer is Michael Cooper
@wfranklin565 ай бұрын
Silk Sonic did a remake of this song, check it out.
@7Eightyone5 ай бұрын
Confunkshun- "straight from the heart". Some of the most beautifully poetic lyrics ever....
@mkmstillstackin5 ай бұрын
Love this soul classic! Haven't heard it in years.
Con Funk Shun did both fsat and slow songs well. "Chase Me", "Ffun". and "I've Got To Be Enough" are some of the funkier songs, and "Let Me Put Love On Your Mind", "Straight From The Heart" and "Make It Last" on the slow R&B side. You can't really go wrong.
@bgvan375 ай бұрын
Just love when youngins finally hear our music. Reminds me of college time.
@Schell-Top4 ай бұрын
This reaction between the two of you is so great. It’s super clear that she was listening to the lyrics more than he was initially and caught on to the story right away by the expression on her face. Priceless… love it when the younger generations discover the music we grew up with…..😊❤ of course the lead singer is the great Michael Cooper. You can see him in his heyday on KZbin in the 1983 Con Funk Shun.performance on SOUL TRAIN 🚂
@stephaniejones47495 ай бұрын
Con Funk Shun. This was one of my favorite groups back in the day, but this particular song is about Michael Cooper, the lead singer and Felton Pilot. This is a true story. They were seeing the same woman. They did an episode on unsung about them So what what they're singing in this song which is Michael Cooper. This really did happen and then there's a live version of this song. Many years later where Michael Cooper says in the song. She calls him up and he tells the year of when she actually did call him up. I'm glad you did this song. You got to do chase me by them. They have so many good songs. I would like to make a suggestion. There's a songs little different. It's by Curtis Mayfield and the name of the song is "Back To The World" This is a really good song. The words are very very deep. The song came out in 1973
@lifestyle-everything5 ай бұрын
You guys should check out the Bruno/Andy Pak rendition they did live at an award show last year! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@loriannrichardson76445 ай бұрын
I love this, his voice is EVERYTHING!
@shannonk.moorer91585 ай бұрын
This is Michael Cooper, who also leads I'm Leaving Baby. You gotta check out the other lead, Felton Pilate - Let Me Put Love on Your Mind, Straight From The Heart, Baby I'm Hooked, By Your Side. They built their rep on dance music - Ffun, Chase Me, Got To Be Enough, Too Tight, Shake and Dance With Me.
@user-vg6yd3lb9f5 ай бұрын
This is a all time Slow Dance Classic
@California8-ms2wkАй бұрын
Con Funk Shun is my favorite R&B/Funk band and they’ve put together an amazing music catalog spanning from the early 1970s to today. Yes, they’re still making music & performing live even though there’s just 3 of the original 7 founding members still with the band. Fortunately, their 2 phenomenal main song writers and amazing lead vocalists are still with the group, Michael Cooper & Felton Pilate. Con Funk Shun has a wide range of great songs from slow to upbeat to funk, etc. and in my opinion they are one of the most talented & unfortunately, underrated bands of all time even though they’ve been very successful throughout their careers. This says a lot about how great their music really is and their band is an excellent example of how incredible R&B bands & music really was in the 1970s and 1980s when groups wrote, composed, & performed their own music!
@jeffharris45485 ай бұрын
The lead vocals are shared by Felton Pilate II and Michael Cooper. Felton is singing most of the verses, but the gritty sounding vocals are Michael.
@l.brandehilton71075 ай бұрын
Indeed!!! U got it .UHHKAAY !!!
@LMmccallL575 ай бұрын
That's right, Amber! Pay attention to those lyrics and get the lowdown on the story! 👍🏽 I love it when you do that!👏🏽 If you want to hear a man break it down with his soul about a love story, I suggest AGAIN,.... "Cause I Love You" - Lenny Williams (Oooh, my goodness! 😲😢) "No Rhyme, No Reason" - George Duke "Can I?" - David Peaston"
@DonDon-fo8gr5 ай бұрын
Now you have to hear - Let Me Put Love on Your Mind by ConFunkShun 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥👏🏾👏🏾
@kennewton75185 ай бұрын
The vocalist Michael Cooper got his singing style from Sugarfoot of the Ohio players. That's why it sounds familiar to you.
@jessejamessimons4835 ай бұрын
All right my babies.... Big time banger, hands down ‼️💯🔥😁👍🏻
@randall50765 ай бұрын
I have to admit I've never heard of this band but I'm loving the song. 👍
@russelbarnes72355 ай бұрын
Please listen to the album "Loveshine" It's a good one to start with. You will enjoy it's dynamics. Great from start to finish
@cynthiamartinez96995 ай бұрын
Loveshine is my favorite album from ConFunkShun!
@msp51385 ай бұрын
Ffun is a MUST!!!! Their only #1 Soul song.
@reidawilliams93755 ай бұрын
Yasssss!!!! I knew you would love this one!!!!
@butterflymama08385 ай бұрын
This song is just too damn smooooth! Now I am gonna have to listen to this 15,000 times today 🤦🏼♀️😂 Great pick with a great reaction ❤❤❤🤌🏼🙌🏼
@stevendunlap5035 ай бұрын
Lead singer is Michael Cooper who has a solo song called "Prove my Love to you"
@lauriebarrett67895 ай бұрын
George Benson - "Turn Your Love Around".
@milliec4215 күн бұрын
OMG! It has been a long time since I heard this. Brings back so many memories. Thank you❤❤
@user-hk6bi1zz2e5 ай бұрын
🎶 Kon Funk Shun "Got to be Enough" "Chase Me" "Too Tight" bigger Blasts from the Past 🎵 👍
@kimberlyluttery84555 ай бұрын
The lead singer is Michael Cooper. A great funky dance song from them is Fun Fun Fun. I think you two will love it. The base and horns in it are fantastic
@user-ve1tx7sh4s5 ай бұрын
The pride of Vallejo, Cali!!! They are first and foremost a FUNK band--one of my all-time favorites! Check out "Got To Be Enough" and "Ffun." I guarantee you'll be dancing in your seats!!!
@enriquetheprofessor5 ай бұрын
This is my favorite song by Confunkshun. The lead singer here is Michael Cooper. He had a good solo career in the late 80s/early 90s. I suggest reaction to his "My Baby's House" and "Dinner For Two". Cooper has a unique voice. Very underrated voice.
@MrSteveLoucks5 ай бұрын
Want some more funk? Check out two my favorite funk tunes: It's Ecstacy When You Lay Down Next to Me by Barry White and Tell Me Something Good by Rufus (featuring an early Chaka Khan).
@debbiestaab63502 ай бұрын
I love your guys reactions. I watched so many of your videos the other night i didnt fall asleep until 4:30 am. Keep up the great work.😊
@EmmaGardner-bh3yrАй бұрын
I knew the bass guitar would get you back in my day this was a group everybody knew
@Octaneous5 ай бұрын
Lead on this track is Michael Cooper. He also put out several solo projects. Listen to Love Isn’t Over, Dinner For Two, My Baby’s House and Shoop Shoop. Also my favorite Prove My Love To You.
@deezbeats95465 ай бұрын
As someone already mentioned, Michael Cooper is the lead singer from the group Con Funk Shun. Michael Cooper also had a solo album without the group. My favorite song by Michael Cooper as a solo artists was released in 1989. That song title was "My Baby's House" by Michael Cooper.
@themajicman7453 ай бұрын
Don't forget "Dinner For Two"
@chrisinfiesto8355 ай бұрын
So many good ones from this group! “Too Tight”, “Straight From The Heart”, “California 1”, & “Chase Me” to name a few! The pride of The Crest in Vallejo California! 💯🤙🏽😎
@Alex_TheeGreat...5 ай бұрын
One of my favorite songs
@ISVVVc6285 ай бұрын
Michael Cooper (lead singer of Confunkshun)- Over & Over. The jam!!!!!
@awparadoxx5 ай бұрын
Hey Guys … Look at you guys! 😃 You guys were so green when you first started this … but your knowledge and appreciation has grown a lot …. And know you’re critiquing classic funk ballads… and doing it well. I’m proud of you guys! Blessings ❤🙏🏽
@19chucki745 ай бұрын
Michael Cooper is the lead singer of Con Funk Shun, and also has been a solo artist. This band helped define funk in the late 70s and the 80s. Another song you will like is Fun, as well as Got To Be Enough and Chase Me.
@michaelasay85875 ай бұрын
Omg, forgot about this song! I haven't heard anybody react to this song....such a great song!
@kellyreiterman5 ай бұрын
One of my favorite bands from here in the Bay Area. I've loved them since grammar school. "Too Tight", "Ffun", "Loveshine", and "I Think I Found the Answer" are some of their other songs to check out. I wish I still had my vinyl copy of their "Loveshine" album from 1978.
@emiliarodriguez13645 ай бұрын
Yaaaaaassssss!! Thank you!! 💜💜
@dwwhite3182 ай бұрын
They were a great group. Find and listen to "Let me put love on your mind!" Michael Cooper's pipes are incredible...
@RandyMcKernan5 ай бұрын
This song has some solid funk in the bass guitar and kick drum action, but gives me a serious rythm & blues vibe. Those vocals!
@minxiv75 ай бұрын
Con Funk Shunize is another great funk tune by then. They are such an overlooked group from the soul/funk classics.
@charliegone16525 ай бұрын
This song reminds me waking up early in the morning 5:30am, getting ready for school turning on 92.3 The Beat, going to church seminar first and then to school, I'd always hear this song in the early morning.
@reshaud815 ай бұрын
This is my sister's favorite band on the planet. I love this song and Silk Sonic's cover version is an absolute banger!
@scottelement5 ай бұрын
Thanks again for taking my Arctic Monkeys request ☺️ It made my day yesterday
@Lovelyone15 ай бұрын
❤Love Did you guys catch that in the last verse she ends up calling him and he doesn’t pick up until 2 o’clock. And she starts begging him to come over like he said he would.
@MrBeezyb885 ай бұрын
Now this right here is some smooth funk
@sooyork5 ай бұрын
Love love love you two and your reaction! 😊
@martinpoyadue80865 ай бұрын
Michael Cooper main vocalist went solo too. 'MY BABY'S HOME ', 'DINNER FOR TWO'. 'Prove MY LOVE '. check out these hits . Great voice and musician. From the BAY !
@williamshoven5 ай бұрын
The Intruders - Cowboys To Girls
@jdw56785 ай бұрын
That was the "quiet storm" side of ConFunkShun; next, you should try their biggest hit, "Ffun" (two F's, not a typo), an uptempo funk tune with a nice brass line. BTW, next time you get to Sly & the Family Stone, give a listen to "Family Affair," their last #1 hit. It's a low-key, crafty little funk number that represents Sly at his "sly" best.
@scottcheron5 ай бұрын
I love this song
@anthonygallop2905 ай бұрын
Let Me Put Love on Your Mind is one of the best Fire When Ready/Chase Me from the album Candy (have to hear them together back to back to get the feel
@jenniferfoster16925 ай бұрын
They had a bunch of big songs in the late 70s/early 80s, they did really well. Keep up with Con Funk Shun, they have upbeat songs, too!
@EricRussell-ud8sg5 ай бұрын
The lead singer is Michael Cooper who had a successful solo career. Check out his songs - Dinner Foe Two and Shoop Shoop (Never Stop Giving You Love)
@kurtadams30212 ай бұрын
Classic soul at its finest 💯
@colibri15 ай бұрын
As good as this was, I think you'd like their heavy funk stuff better. Try "Ffun" and "Shake and Dance With Me," both from 1978, and "Chase Me" from 1979.