FIRST TIME HEARING Atlanta Rhythm Section - Spooky REACTION

[@Dragonsinger71]

This song was originally a hit for the pop band Classics IV back in the 60's. They also had the hit "Stormy".

[@jamesscully529]

I know the Classics IV version a lot better, and kind of prefer it. ARS had a somewhat checkered career, and didn't even know they recorded it also.

[@Jude_196]

LOVE the Classics IV version, as well! Just a GREAT TUNE!! Love STORMY, too!!

[@headlibrarian1996]

Two members of Classics IV formed ARS.

[@jayconant3816]

Yep both good tunes

[@brianherrington7226]

@@jamesscully529Me too. This is a standout and different in style cover and Dennis Youst and the Classics Four is smoother and a bit jazzier than Randy and his band.

[@joeljarecki2332]

My father in law was the drummer for the Classics IV and then founding member of ARS---RIP Robert

[@Shan-5544]

WOW !!! Nice, very impressive. I bet he had/has some great stories to tell . Did he actually play in the band ARS ? I love those Guys Their amazing

[@ronweber2303]

RIP Robert Nix...thanks for all the great ARS music

[@joeljarecki2332]

@Shannon-58 The stories were crazy. He was the Original Drummer. We were in a pool in Nashville TN and he got Artimus Pyle from Skynard on the phone with me! They're all from Jacksonville FL Westside

[@marshallrosen498]

Been a huge fan of ARS since 1976. I'm also a drummer and Robert was always one of my favorites. That Ludwig kit always sounded so awesome. I got to see ARS perform live in 1981 at C.W. Post College here in New York but as I am sure you know Robert had left the band just a few years earlier and Roy Yeager was the drummer at the time. I regret that I never got the opportunity to see ARS perform live while Robert was still with the band.

[@joepimentel1426]

ARS has always been underated

[@tinahairston6383]

This is what happens when a cover is done right. It's true to the original with their own personality. Love it!

[@ChuckDrennen]

Two members of the original band, The Classics Four were in Atlanta Rhythm Section when they recorded this.

[@stevemercer6976]

Can it really be called a cover when the songwriter was in both bands?

[@tinahairston6383]

@@stevemercer6976 Good point but I'm thinking still yes because it is still two different bands and the versions are different enough, lol.

[@agneslong2323]

I once saw them 3 weekends in a row in 3 different venues. This is my very favorite rendition of "Spooky". Saw them later when my kids were little, blanket seated on the ground family picnic style. When this tune came up, they jumped up and started dancing and soon had everyone around us doing the same.

[@petertrent4797]

Now you need to visit the Classics IV and their hits. The original band. Two of their members became members of ARS.

[@billgee02]

the classics 4 had that awesome sax break too!

[@geoff2504]

Yeah! I remember that. The other members started a new band called “Fat”.

[@rickfulkerson308]

Drummer and Bass player? I first heard of ARS in 1974, or 75. Angel is a great tune. ARS = great music

[@jayjacobs283]

ARS guitarist-songwriter JR Cobb and keyboardist Dean Daughtry had been members of the Classics IV when they originally had the hit with this song, and Cobb had co-written "Spooky," so it was kind of cool that they revisited the song in their newer band several years later.

[@tedcole9936]

Thanks, did not know that, vert cool!

[@barryhickman6911]

Been a HUGE fan of ARS for many, many years! Great song and a terrific reaction! BTW, that base line on this song is KILLER!!!!!!!!

[@gworebel]

I don't if you already done it yet but in my opinion the best song of theirs is "Champaign Jam" I love all their music but for me that's the cream at the top

[@sydneyanthoni6168]

love that one too! great jam...haha!

[@marksilverman4537]

The original Classics IV version had a very cool saxophone solo that added to the jazzy feel of the song. You guys should hear it.

[@justmefl7045]

I think it was Greg Carrol on sax. He never played a lot of flash - BUT, his solos were always (pardon the pun) classy - and fit the song perfectly. Underrated player, in my opinion.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I love this song, good choice…Spooky!👍👏👏👏💚💚

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

Being from Georgia, I love ARS. They were a phenomenal group, and Ronnie Hammond’s vocals were just perfect. They definitely had Jazz undertones. They had a song, Champagne Jam that was such a big hit, they started having THE CHAMPAGNE JAM weekend-long concert and there were some BIG names that played.

[@jeb533]

I'm from Atlanta. Been to the jam couple times. Miss those days

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Being from Covington {home of the Dukes} my 1st concert was Champagne Jam '79

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

@@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman you’re lucky. My brother went a couple of years, but I was too young to have gone. I’m from Cherokee County, about 55 miles north of the ATL. Nice to meet a fellow Georgian.

[@sisterdebmac]

I was also too young to go. But it was cool to hear about and see highlights from their Champagne Jams.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

@@Tuesdays_Gone Last time I seen ARS was 96 ROCK's Georgia Jam '92 along with Lynyrd Skynyrd, 38 Special, Hell Hounds, Wet Willie, Jackyl & Drivin N Cryin! One of my favorite spots is north Georgia especially the Blue Ridge mountains, Helen, Amicalola, Tallulah Falls, Dawsonville, Dahlonega, Haiwassee, Brasstown Bald & I lived a lot of years in Athens GO DAWGS!

[@robweymouth7244]

Glad you reacted to "Spooky." I believe this song really brings out and highlights the instrumental talents of this band. Yes, this is a cover of The Classics IV's "Spooky".

[@TheOicyu812]

"I swear. Bass players and keyboard players of some of the coolest." Geddy Lee approves of this statement.

[@barbaracollins385]

ARS, one of the finest bands out of the South.

[@elza32358]

Dusty Springfield covered this song in 1968. It has a totally different vibe than Classics IV and Atlanta Rhythm Section. Worth checking out on a Female Friday 🌞

[@ronbyrd1616]

All her songs were so seductive ! Miss her, left us too soon .

[@bubbastill2040]

Fun fact:several members of ARS were members of Roy Orbison's band in the 60s

[@sharonstark1014]

They were formed in 1970 in Doraville, GA and are a very underrated band. No autotune, just pure talent. They were part of the Southern Rock movement at that time. Great band, they are still touring. Check out "Champagne Jam" and "Do it or Die."

[@rmhartman]

Nobody had auto tune back then

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

The camera and sound for this video were clean. It's so pure you can hear his fingers slide up and down the strings. Piano player, you can listen to the keys hitting and then the strings' tone. I am so glad you both enjoyed this song; they are a smooth band, for sure!

[@squirrley01]

Grandma Shirley here to thank you for reminding me of music I had forgotten about. I graduated in 1977, my husband in 1972. We've been married since 1977. Having lived through this time with sooo much new music all the time, I tend to forget so much. Have a blessed day. Grandma Shirley out.❤

[@floridaboy6051]

ARS was founded by some of the guys from the Classics IV. Since they wrote the song and recorded it originally as part of the Classics IV, they were essentially doing a cover of their own song!!!

[@troyhyre8043]

I had the privilege to watch these guys play backstage about 18 yrs. ago. Our band was playing at an outdoor festival and we "opened" for them! The musicianship was awesome. Then later my friend told me that they played with the Classics IV in the 60's and he personally knew Dennis Yost. He was a drummer & lead singer. They played on the same circuit at gigs around the Daytona clubs where my friend had met them. Later, when the band split up, a couple of members left and formed ARS, but not Dennis. Check out "Imaginary Lover". Great song! Cheers!

[@Jamesd1861]

Barry Bailey killing it on the lead guitar 🎸 Robert Nix on drums he played the drums on the Lynyrd Skynyrd song “ Tuesday’s Gone “

[@billiondollarbaby3276]

Ive got the Gold Record that Lynyrd Skynyrd gave Robert Nix for their 1st album. He lost it in a card game believe it or not and I got it from the Card Players Wife :)

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you've now done their 3 biggest hits! Jay & Amber, For a great instrumental, Billy Preston’s “Outa Space”!!! Billy plays several different keyboards on this very funky song!!! You said you wanted to do some instrumentals, and this one will get you out of your chairs!!!!

[@colibri1]

Yes to Billy Preston's "Outa Space"!

[@Techwriter62]

How about "Double O Soul (live)" with Billy Preston & Ray Charles?

[@santellanr]

Billy was the unofficial 5th Beatle, playing on a few of their songs.

[@jdw5678]

Oh yes, "Outa Space" would be a great funky '70s instrumental for them, along with "Scorpio" by Dennis Coffey & the Detroit Guitar Band -- there's a great Soul Train dance clip to that song on KZbin. Another good one is "Hijack" by Herbie Mann.

[@sallyphillips9175]

"Champagne Jam" is FIRE! Total banger! I highly recommend that next.

[@col-hiwildcats6717]

The singer's name is Ronnie Hammond (RIP) who was one of the best ever. Notice that there were 2 totally different types of guitar solos. The main one featured finger-picking style and the other (last one) used block chords. Both guys knocked it out of the park. I heard Dicky Betts say one time that the reason most Southern rock bands had two (or more) guitarists was because of the twin fiddles in the old Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. The Rhythm Section is one of my all-time favorites. Can't go wrong with any of their many selections. As always, another great reaction. Thanks, and Merry Christmas.

[@richardkint6531]

Actually Jay & Amber you have done ARS twice before this one "So Into You" & "Imaginary Lover". Many hits for them in the late 70's including "I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight" & "Do It Or Die" but you gotta react to "Champagne Jam" next, Thanks. 😎

[@colibri1]

This is a 1979 cover of a 1966 Classics IV song, hence the word "groovy" in it, a word that wasn't current anymore in 1979. The original is also really good, more sixties-sounding. This one is really seventies-sounding. This song used to be played sometimes at Halloween. The way they transformed this song reminds me of how Santana redid the Zombies' 1964 hit "She's Not There" in 1977.

[@lilpoohbear653]

it's Excellent

[@skydogfan4671]

Great band with an awesome singer and lead guitar player. I believe a few of the band members were previously with the band The Classics IV who originally recorded this song.

[@toddyoshimura2043]

Howzit me again Todd from Honolulu, Love Spooky, haven't heard this song in I can't tell you how many years!!! Mahalo till next time, Todd

[@tommythompson9565]

ARS -- one band that it is a legitimate qualifier for the term "under-appreciated"

[@stephenhayes8793]

Easily one of my favorite guitar songs ever. The funky bass. The keyboard. Soulful vocals. Saw them many times in 70's and 80's.

[@RigoMuniz]

The best of southern rock. I saw them in Concert. I have an autographed CD by the lead singer.

[@rrailguitar2211]

I loved the Classics IV which was one of the bands with members forming ARS. Guitarist J.R. Cobb and the ARS producer/manager Buddy Buie cowrote a lot of the Classics IV's hits (including "Spooky"). This has that signature guitar rhythm riff you hear sounding through a lot of the Classics IV's hits.

[@debibailey2968]

I adore ARS. And this is just one reason why! I don't recall which song you reacted to before, I think it was Imaginary Lover but not sure. But others are So Into You, Champagne Jam, Doraville, Jukin, Do It Or Die, I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight, Dog Days and they're all great!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulwalker9421]

The Classics IV song. Great cover of this song well done. Love Atlanta Rhythm Section! Would love to see your reaction to Classics IV" Traces" 1969 or "Stormy" Thanks

[@bruw5640]

They used to play this at every cotillion I had in junior high. Amazingly, I never tired of it and still love this song today!

[@Sandyg1961]

Keep on trucking’!!

[@jimmayors2315]

As an aspiring bass player, the bass player here, Paul Goddard, is someone you should study. He is renowned for his playing

[@davedeblaey8454]

One of the truly great bands of the 1970s!!!! Great pick, great reaction!!!!

[@tom30601]

Champagne Jam... excellent!

[@Jude_196]

NOW we're TALKIN'!!! LOVE ARS!!! I think ya'll did So Into You, before, if I remember - another good one: Imaginary Lover! HUGS, YA'LL!!

[@Youngfred6666]

Guys y’all do such a great job reviewing songs. Love Ambers thought and Jay love the way you get into the solos, this is the music of my generation and glad to see it hasn’t lost its appeal

[@reality1958]

Love the original and this version too…but man, killer solos in this one!

[@Shan-5544]

I love that there are 2 guitar solos In this. This tune rocks Barry Bailyis killin it here, Ronnie sounds good to. I agree. It’s For sure KILLER

[@FirstGaCav]

ARS were Southern Rock's version of Steely Dan. ARS were your favorite Southern rock band's favorite band.

[@reality1958]

@@FirstGaCavyeah I can visualize that

[@markzalubas5793]

I couldn't wait for you to get to this one. The majority of us only heard this on the radio. No video. I've never seen the band, but have heard their (addictive) sounds coming out of my radio. Add this to your playlists.

[@petercena9497]

Songwriters Buddy Buie and J.R. Cobb were part of both Classics 4 and ARS.

[@RickeyWilkersonVoices]

I was lucky enough to see this great band in 1977.Here is a list of a few more by them that you will be sure to enjoy."Georgia Rhythm" "Doraville" "So Into You" "Back Up Against The Wall' "Large Time" and "Champagne Jam" !

[@billwalker7556]

Add Imagintary Lover to your list.

[@RickeyWilkersonVoices]

@@billwalker7556 That is a great one Bill but I believe that was the first one they reacted to by them.

[@billwalker7556]

@@RickeyWilkersonVoices I will look for it. Thx

[@Anne.Pinkerton]

Gosh, I haven't heard that song in decades!!!!!

[@ivanj.conway9919]

You know, I tend to get quite, emotional seeing younger people get off on old school music, like this. So much absolutely, outstanding music from decades past, that we simply, MUST, keep alive somehow.

[@dalebroome8953]

Seen them in1997 1 mile from my house it was outside Cold and they were great

[@arandomhobbychannel6718]

"Alien" another great song of theirs. That keyboard work gets me every time!

[@hausf.kartreit1111]

Luv them Spooky little Georgia Peaches👍🤠🌵💚🏜💚⚘️

[@sergebrunet4218]

LoL ! it s been a while since i listen to that song ! Always like it ! great song !

[@mitchelperkins6723]

Saw ARS LIVE back in the late 70's and early 80's. Awesome musicianship, great songs.

[@terryesrom4607]

Can't go wrong here, ARS has been in my playlist for about 40 plus years excellent Country R&B. You have more to check out with these boys.

[@causticchameleon7861]

Ohhhhhhh. Love ARS! My mom and stepdad lived in their old apartment in Doraville in Georgia.

[@cindysimpson1046]

This is the best cover ever of the original done by the Classics IV! So groovy.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Hey, yall did one of my hometown bands, they recorded out of Doraville Georgia just outside ATL! Went to my 1st concert in 1979 ARS's Champagne Jam & 4 more times up until their Georgia Jam '93! One of my favorite bands & they have many many great songs like Doraville, So into You, Do It Or Die, Homesick, I'm Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight, Champagne Jam, Back Up Against The Wall, Call Me The Breeze, Imaginary Lover & my favorite Georgia Rhythm ✌💖☮

[@GratefulZen]

“Angel” is a great early one of theirs as is the upbeat “Doraville,” which put that little Georgia city on the map!

[@sparkyth67]

This was your 3rd time with ARS. The keyboardist was Dean Daughtry who also co founded the group and was born right down the road from me. One of my brothers used to hang out with him in Kinston Alabama.

[@magneto7930]

Ah, great choice! Classics IV is the original band to record this song, but the Atlanta Rhythm Section does a killer version! Speaking of ARS, check out Do it or Die next!

[@michellec2514]

One of my favorite bands in high school and one of my favorite songs. Champagne jam is another one that you should react to

[@billc.5861]

I just dig the way they play this song , that bass line. The drums are perfect.

[@muffinamy83]

I was 14 in 1979 when this came out. 70's era songs are by far my favorite. 😸

[@markpeterson6279]

Champagne Jam needs to be your next ARS tune!!!

[@michaelknight2118]

One of the better covers. ARS, is just classy. Keep smiling.

[@aarongoldstein7614]

I'm partial to the Classics IV version although keyboardist Dean Daughtry and guitarist James Cobb were originally part of the Classics IV. Indeed, Cobb co-wrote this song. But you must check out the Classics IV. You'll love Dennis Yost's voice on songs like "Spooky", "Stormy" and "Traces".

[@kulkev]

I love how you two start swinging to the vibe. This was my band when I was a teen and all my life. When they knew how to make music.

[@jamesreckling6697]

I have always been partial to “I Am Not Gojng To Let It Bother Me Tonight”

[@lbriscoe3947]

I saw these fellows back in the day in the Jacksonville, Fla. Colosseum and they were great live but the one that stole the show (for me) was that bassist dude. Absolutely magnificient!

[@peterhadfield9840]

Atlanta Rhythm Section members were former members of the classics IV I do believe. Love this song!

[@steve83333]

Barry Bailey on lead guitar, he's a guitar legend amongst those who really know guitar players.

[@davidbordonaro1631]

My late wife and I were married on Halloween Day and yes we danced to this . each time I hear it it brings a smile and a tear .

[@bjdefilippo447]

Yes! An old favorite of mine. What a great way to start the night off.

[@johncampbell756]

This song was originally written as an instrumental in 1967. The band Classics IV took it and added lyrics and had a hit later in 1967. The members who added the lyrics, foubded this band so it's a bizarre semi-partial cover song. This is from 1979. I habe a version by David Sanborn based on the original instrumental saxophone based track.

[@babyjessicascheekbones5463]

This band has a boatload of hits from the 70s.

[@alkronlage5236]

"Homesick" probably one of ARS more overlooked hits is one of my favorites! A little more rockin than most of their songs. Hope you get to that one soon! (studio version)

[@mt0115]

Great song, originally the Classic IV made it a hit, this version is great as well.😎🍺

[@j.paulmartin5287]

So into you .. Home sick .. Champagne Jam .. Just a few of the Great ones by A.R.S.

[@joelwatts5260]

One of my favorite live albums is Are You Ready from ARS. Jordan, if you want to enjoy a killer bass solo, Another Man's Woman has it. Love this band!

[@Neofolis]

You should check out the Dusty Springfield version from 1968, one year after the original. It's possibly my favourite song by her.

[@brianmiller6055]

J.R. Cobb who was a member of both this band and The Classics IV co-wrote this sing.

[@Belluser-we1uc5cb2l]

Love this song, its a cover from The classics 1V, also Witchy woman by The Eagles.

[@tombryan9261]

I discovered ARS as a kid in the 70’s. Now live in The ATL. Who knew it was foretelling?? Please check out “Georgia Rhythm”.

[@supobostarman]

Thanks so much guys for this one! I completely forgot how much I loved this song 40+ years ago when I was a teenager and playing in my first bands. I love music with a great groove and ARS really delivered here!

[@alanlucio3442]

I've been waiting for you to do this..... Absolutely one of my favorite songs by them. Their version of it is excellent the guitar work is some of the best Soulful instrumentation I feel like they are one of those bands that deserve a lot more recognition than they got....

[@causticchameleon7861]

Also check out their song Doraville.

[@carolmartin4413]

Great song in the 60's...great song today. Yes they did do Stormy...a similar R&B soft rock song too.

[@mitziesanders9840]

Love this song! Have seen them several times in Atlanta!

[@MissyKinTN]

I love ARS! We are seeing them in concert in Oct. Spooky is my favorite ARS song.

[@toonzboss]

Lead singer Ronnie Hammond RIP was incredible!

[@barrycounts490]

What a great cover of The Classics IV's song =) I like this version the best !

[@sparky6086]

2 of the Classic IV's went on to form The Atlanta Rhythm Section. "Spooky" was their song, as far as I know, so I think of ARS's recording as more than a cover.

[@beare55]

If I am correct, at least one or possibly both the guitarists were part of the Classic 4

[@glennk1931]

Yes exactly

[@Richard2003]

Did not know that.@@sparky6086

[@SeminoleRail]

One of the few songs where I prefer the cover version even though I still really like the original.

[@lorinelson7401]

Thanks for playing this. Love ARS

[@lazzy2day]

Check out their version of 'Outside woman blues'

[@user-bz7fg1pk4lbo7]

You've got to react to "Homesick". These guys are a Southern Rock staple, then became somewhat softer rock as music began to change in that time. "Spooky" was first recorded and was most successful by the band Classics IV back in the mid 60's. It's still the best version of the song.

[@bringingtolightnj9127]

I love this band. So underrated.

[@mikewelsh6693]

Great cover of the Classics Four original!

[@billwalker7556]

I lived in Atlanta and they played in Atlanta often. I saw them many times. They were a great band. From Doraville, Ga.

[@charlessarver8350]

I dated Spooky for a while on the Coast in Mississippi. The of the guys who wrote this dated her before me lol. Her name was Betty. He was in the original band that performed this "The Classics IV"

[@stevehatton-bw3bo]

Good pick! Guitar solo is proof you don’t have to jump all over the stage to make it great!

[@jameskearney4100]

My band played that in the early 80s. I was watching a show called FATHER BROWN, last year. It takes place in the late 40s. And they sang it on the show. It blew me away!!