Rose Royce - I'm Going Down 1976 (Songs Of The 70s) *DayOne Reacts*

[@ronfontenot6993]

and let's hear it for Gwen Dickey, the unsung heroine of the great Rose Royce.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Rose Royce "I Wanna Get Next To You"

[@bc8368]

Yes @Happy methehappyone from the movie carwash great song also

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@bc8368 Indeed..I Also Suggested The Movie To Her.

[@gmarky81]

When I hear Gwen sing this song it doesnt matter that its been almost 50 years since the first time I heard it , it always gives me goose bumps .

[@happymethehappyone8300]

A Must See Cult Classic Movie,, "Car Wash" (1976)...Great Story,, Music & Many Acting Icons.

[@davids2096]

This is a great group, with lots of great material! My favorite by Rose Royce is I'm Wishing On A Star! It was covered by a few artists, but the original is the best! Unfortunately, the group had some inner turmoil, and they were no longer, but their music lives on!

[@No1KCfan6]

I agree about "Wishing On A Star."

[@georgeherrera537]

Yup. A reaction video for Wishing On A Star would be great.

[@wendell6468]

this song was also in the movie, "Car Wash." an absolutely hilarious tale about the daily happenings at a LA car wash. great soundtrack, too...😉☺🔥

[@jefflast9489]

One of the biggest differences between music today and music from back in the day....in today's world, everyone wants to be a tough guy, especially in matters of the heart. In the old days, the point of the music was to convey the raw emotional hurt to the audience. The musician wanted you to feel the emotion way down in your soul, even if it meant appearing vulnerable.

[@michaelv9929]

One of the greatest groups(today’s people) never knew…love RoseRoyce!! Love your channel and your reactions!!!

[@dennyd9]

Ahhhhh You Found Rose Royce....Well Done Young Lady.... YAY!

[@hxycdsa576]

I agree

[@michaelriffee4526]

Seems like most of Rose Royce's hits were covered. In addition to this song, there were covers by Madonna - "Love Don't Live Here Anymore," Christina Aguilera -"Car Wash," Beyonce - "Wishing On A Star" and my favorite Rose Royce song "I Wanna Get Next To You" by Cherrelle

[@philipdavison3862]

It's a bummer,people think because these are old songs and younger people like you will never know she stole it,i knew it because i was 20 when this came out.She is still signing and still sounds great.

[@jfs70ss]

Gwen Dickey when she was with Rose Royce was purely magical. 'Wishing on a Star' is by far their most Epic and most beautiful song. There is music video no doubt you will enjoy. Your Parents music and mine no doubt. Peace and blessings young lady.

[@1dognight166]

THAT LOOK...." I know this 🎵 song" .

[@themajicman745]

From the 70's movie "Car Wash" There were a lot of great songs on that Car Wash album. Nice to hear something different besides rock music!

[@brucebuck1955]

You are right. I grew up on the Original.... and said the exact same thing when I heard MJB vers.

[@liquidationkingla5706]

I Agree with YOu...

[@frankrocha7090]

Jammmmm

[@leonwhitted5662]

Mary J did a good job singing this Classic but this is the original and the bomb! I love Gwen Dickies vocals and when she sings this song, you feel her pain in losing that someone special. This group has had many other lead vocalists but no one can touch Gwen.

[@peterhudgens8817]

That beautiful voice of Gwen Dickies and that great jam is impossible for Mary J. Bilge to match.

[@vegasbaby3669]

Facts

[@vegasbaby3669]

@@peterhudgens8817- facts

[@ZombifiedDuder]

100% agree with you about covers. Many times I can enjoy a cover more than the original, but only when the artist puts their own spin on it. If it's just the same as the original, then I'd rather listen to the original. Aside from that, there's actually very few covers I can think of that I enjoy just as much as the original. That is, where I enjoy both versions equally. Here's two examples, though: - "Burning Down the House" by Tom Jones (Talking Heads cover) - "Higher Ground" by Red Hot Chili Peppers (Stevie Wonder cover)

[@ramonmorris560]

Well, there was a certain record label based in New York with a certain CEO who was responsible for all of his artists basically taking entire songs and either copying them completely or rapping over the original songs.

[@jamesgreenhow108]

Gwen Dickey is a very underrated artist.

[@CLRoess]

Everything Rose Royce does is so good. Plenty more RR out there! Underrated this group is what’s the deal man? Bring it on RR!!!

[@kurtadams3021]

Ms Gwen Dickey and Rose Royce

[@tonyherrera2570]

Another spot on reaction and truthful commentary on “how not to do a cover”. My biggest problem with today’s recording artists is that originality is few and far between along with their talent. Vocals are helped by engineering gimmicks and the melody is a music sample from 45-50 years ago….

[@craigreed1638]

Mary did the same thing with her cover of the Gap Band"s "I'm In Love". Word for word same song.

[@curtisslmccray7430]

You are absolutely correct! Your assessment is totally on point! Mary J. Blige is one tremendous vocalist, why she didn't do this song in her own version. Why Mary!?

[@franckmedina3346]

ROSE ROYCE / SONG CAR WASH

[@andrealexander5210]

Classic

[@gaylegreene]

RR 100%

[@michellegriffith4200]

I was 17 when this album come out, I'm now 64 and still know every word.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I've Suggested This Absolute Classic Many Times..I'm So Glad To See Someone Finally React To It ❤

[@mikeg.7248]

She DiD put in her own feeling to it… that’s why nobody hardly remembers the original….

[@kevincaulder96]

It's time to bring in Barry White. Known as the Big Maestro, his slow burning single, IT'S ECSTACY, (WHEN YOU LAY DOWN NEXT TO ME) will make you move real smooth. Enjoy.

[@chrisv966]

I can see that it matters to you, and it should, anyone a fan of music. As a DJ, knowing many of the originals -vs- the covers, you're right, if you are going to do a cover, there's gotta be a touch of the artist doing the cover. It's just as you said, if the cover sounds almost as good as the original, it's just filler or another song. Barry White did a cover of Billy Joel's "Just The Way You Are" and Barry made it his own, something you should check out when you have the chance.

[@afrolanticanjurisprudence8849]

the scene in the movie will touch you.

[@zimbalistdavis923]

If you keep on digging into these original songs you going to find out a lot of artists cover songs I'm glad you're listening

[@zaineridling]

Love Rose Royce! Had three of their albums in the 70s and early 80s.

[@cliftonparago4547]

You can't end the 70s without including Earth Wind & Fire and The Commodores.

[@lawdogg5688]

And Stevie Wonder

[@michellegriffith4200]

Isley Brothers

[@googogler]

a cover should be like a translation, the words don't change but the soul and emotion should be the singers own.🕊️

[@DJMELLOWBWAX]

Your hand won't let you do it... untouchable great. Glad to hear/see your reaction

[@donlowe105]

This song was used in the movie ( Car wash) great movie.

[@tommarks3726]

such passion in her voice. you feel the pain and hurt. and the guitar sounds like it's weeping.

[@gmarky81]

Listen to their instrumental " Crying "

[@vjsim1118]

I agree with everything you said.

[@seddrock]

I 100% agree with you about covers you have to make it your own ...Another one is 'Who can I run to' by the Jones girls that was covered by Xscape..

[@mikeg.7248]

I I’m guessing you thought this was MJB’s version…lol… I Love this song….

[@clarenceraysoniv9720]

you are right.

[@improperbostonian6722]

Went to the Movies and saw Car Wash in the wonderful year of 1976!

[@lawdogg5688]

Thanks Angela, I sing alot, ( alone in my room) lol, but hearing ur reaction to this and the bone you have, made me realize, I NEED TO START, singing in my own version. I never did, except I guess sometimes I would add a different note but stayed true to the original. But Angela, you have opened my eyes to understanding, we should be ourselves or what's the point. Thank you for that, ur friend LD

[@rodneyanderson9148]

Captain of the basketball and football team's chilling with my high school sweetheart watching carwash at the theater

[@tedcole9936]

Angela, on your question, I basically agree with you. A cover should not be a “copy” of every aspect of the original. A good cover (especially when done live) should acknowledge the original, and best case, it leads a listener to go seek the original. Great example of this: Nirvana cover of Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World” - Kurt made it his own, but also led me to discover the David Bowie original which was quite different, but also great. Many many “folk songs” were covers, like Peter, Paul and Mary doing Dylan songs-it’s a folk tradition, but each singer puts their own styling and flavor on it.

[@tommyhurst4648]

Mary j did this song good but Gwen Dickey of Rose Royce is the best one

[@kenb2433]

I know this video is a year old, but your reaction is priceless.

[@mofun5315]

Loved her face as she realizes, oh this is not Mary's song. lol

[@hustledude]

Yes I totally agree with you about Mary’s cover

[@aaronfreemon8267]

Classic masterpiece!

[@davids2096]

You make some good points! I'm on the fence about what you're saying though! It's hard to pick one side or the other! A couple of songs come to mind! Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell and the other version by Diana Ross! 2nd Proud Mary by CCR and other version by Ike and Tina Turner! Very distinct interpretations, and so unique, they sound like separate songs altogether! Bonus song Heard It Through The Grape Vine by Marvin Gaye and alternate version by Gladys Knight And The Pips! This all makes for interesting discussions and conversations!

[@ronfontenot6993]

loved your reactions!!! you got the drama here!!! simply devastating of an emotional song.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

The Brothers Johnson "I'll Be Good To You" (1976)..."Strawberry Letter 23" (1977)

[@quixote6942]

You should do a Whole Month of "I didn't know it was a Remake" and do the Original Covers. A GREAT one is "Whitney Houston's I will always love you". Although Many Talent Show have Teenaged Girls Sing Whitney's Version, Few of them know it was Written/Performed Nine Years Earlier, by Dolly Parton. The Difference in their Vibes are like Night and Day (I Always Preferred Dolly's Version, as it had a More "Pillow Talk" feel to it". But Many will Always stand Firmly on Whitney's.

[@mickdenis6630]

The Houston/Foster collaboration is directly taken from Linda Ronstadt's 1975 recording. Foster went into Long Beach to get a copy of Dolly's record. The Record store didn't have copy of Dolly's recording. They had Linda Ronstadt's album Prisoner in Disguise, when Foster heard Linda's recording he said he knew what they could do with the song. Houston had already heard Dolly's record, and said she didn't know what to do with the country song, and wanted to record another song. I am not a musician, but my friends that are, say the arrangement was completely stolen from the Ronstadt recording, they just played with the melody line. When Dolly found out that David/Whitney were using Linda's recording as a template for theirs, she called David to give him the final verse. Which Linda had not included in her recording. David had to add 45 second to his arrangement which he had already completed. The big difference between the songs are that Dolly wrote the song as an ode to mentor farewell for Porter Wagner. The song was used as a song about romantic love in the movie the Bodyguard, which was not how the song was written (or it's original intent).

[@dianagerding8541]

I have never heard of this group or song…. And the 70’s were my teen years….🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

[@patrickmurchison9145]

GREAT Reaction!!! You gave great examples to explain how you feel. Luther's rendition of "Superstar" was the perfect example!!! He made that song so much his own that it was almost a totally different song!!! I agree that if someone is gong to do a cover, make it your own, at least a little!!! I haven't heard Mary J. Blige's version of "I'm Going Down" but if it is as you say, a note for note copy, I don't need to hear it. Lol....I'd guess that I'd prefer the original because it's so integral to one of my favorite movies, "Car Wash," which is a part of the sound track of my incredible teens years!!! I also prefer Gwen Dickey's vocal qualities over Mary J.'s!!!

[@bc8368]

Angela I agree great points and reaction

[@zimbalistdavis923]

If you go back and watch the Rolls-Royce story on KZbin you will find out the girl wasn't really accepted as much. The guys felt when she came to the group the spotlight was on her check out the autobiography

[@wandajoseph3917]

There's nothing wrong with that, the song is perfect, don't change to much

[@johnboydTx]

Great reaction to a great song 😊✌️♥️

[@raymondstewart4094]

You should do a reaction to Wishing on a star by Rose Royce

[@jamesgreenhow108]

Honestly if it was not for a lot of covers. Bands like Parliament/Funkadelic would have disappeared long ago. Sometimes covers create a new generation of fans and channels like yours are intelligent enough to research new music. With that said react to a 70's HBCU Funk band from the DMV. (D.C.,Maryland and Virginia). "OSIRIS" 1. All Most Never Gets There. 2. Fantality 3. Gritt On It 4. What's The Use

[@Roh_Echt]

*LOL....I can see it in your expression..."I know this song." You probably know it by MJB's cover of it. I've suggested a good many times to reactors and no one has done it...until now. ♥ U for it and thank you.* added; LOL...OK, I've now finished watching. Yes...this is the original. I remember the movie and the song.

[@mauriciodelarosa2449]

The look on your face when you realize this is the original version😲🤣😂😂

[@Zebred2001]

Great song Angela! This is a case where I learned a great new song from a reaction! I only knew Rose Royce from the title hit of the 1976 movie Car Wash. I'm gonna be looking into more of Rose Royce's catalogue! Totally agree with you about covers. They are almost always either so close to the original as to not bringing anything new or so out there as to almost be a total insult and travesty of a great classic.

[@peterhudgens8817]

Here are a few covers (in my opinion), that are better than the original version. “Got To Get You Into My Life” Earth Wind and Fire covered The Beatles (original). “Let ‘Em In” covered by Billy Paul, the original version by Paul McCartney & Wings. “Someone Saved My Life Tonight” covered by Walter Jackson, the original version by Elton John and “Memories” covered by Gladys Knight and The Pips, the original version by Barbra Streisand.

[@MrVillamike]

It's just like very few people realise that "a woman's work" is an original from Kate Bush.

[@gregoryobryant6178]

You may be too far along. the seventies, but you simply must react to. "I'd Rather Have You" by Earth Wind and Fire from 1973. It features a incredible vocal performance by the late Jessica Cleaves. In regards to vocalists singing cover versions of a song, the vocalist has to master the art of singing to the extent that he/ she is able to interpret the melody. Knowing when to bend, shade or extend a note and where. You also have to have a certain level of spiritual and emotional engagement with the song . And lastly, you should know the vocal tradition of your particular genre. These are the essentials in " making a song your own".

[@citypaintersllc2874]

Listen to ...I'm wishing on the star ..by rose royce

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I Understand Your Feelings Angela,, But As A Former Singer/Songwriter/Musician Myself,, When It Comes To Cover Songs There Are 2 Schools Of Thought & Sort Of Unwritten Rules,, You Either Cover It As Closely As Possible Out Of Respect For The Original Artist,, OR,, Like You Said,, Make It Totally Your Own,, From The Musicians I've Known,, I Would Say It's About A 50/50 Split On How They Choose To Do A Cover..I Hope That Explains/ Helps At Least A Little.

[@garyarnett1220]

I'm totally with you on covers. Don't know these two in particular, but if you're not going to put your own spin on it, why bother? Just kareoke.

[@michaelwilliams-vu2nf]

Checkout Do your Dance by this group you will want to dance

[@zimbalistdavis923]

I like the Roundup a lot of Mary j Blige fans and play this for them to 😮😮😮😮😮😮 I've done it ever since it came out 😂😂😂😂

[@galexj123]

You should watch the movie “Car Wash”. You will see how the song fits into the scene in the movie

[@johnreed4401]

i could'nt agree with you more, only Luther could out do with a re-do..Also Linda Ronstadt did a pretty good cover of Ooh Baby Baby, but usually if i really like the original i'm gonna hate the cover or be indifferent

[@ellerootz6702]

Tha jam!

[@quixote6942]

I'm Rather Passionate about Re-makes. MOST are either Recorded because the Artists can't Come up With Another Original Song, or they that think "I can do it Better". I Think of them Like I do Remakes of Movies. Some are Directors Thinking they can "Improve the Storyline" (Like "Spiderman" and "Batman"), or Simply want to Feed off an Already Established Movie (Like "Footloose").

[@twoheart7813]

Hot Rod Lincoln by Commander Cody from 1971 was a cover of the older original & is a good example of doing a cover right. It is much better than the original imho due to the changeup, presentation and speed differences.

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Ms. D., I am not sure how I feel about covers of songs; normally I do not like them, but there are some exceptions.. If a cover is basically the same song, U better sing it better than the original or as U stated why bother.. I guess one could add a song and time to a Show.. Ms. Candice Glover of A.I. did a cover of "I'm Going Down" changed some things, and I think did a wonderful job with her time, about a minute and 55 seconds.. (that is all the time they get on the show) ♠W.G.

[@denomane7962]

I was a teenager in the 70's and have never heard of this song . She has a pretty nice voice though .

[@themajicman745]

You never saw the movie "Car Wash"

[@denomane7962]

@@themajicman745 I remember it coming out but never watched it . I've not seen too many movies , as a matter of fact I've never seen the first or any Star Wars movies . Just not a movie person .

[@libertelibre]

Try " You abandoned me" by Rose Royce.

[@waynewilliams9516]

Try I'm at your Mercy by the Jones Girls.. they'll have you crying..

[@JohnRotonto-ql9ds]

I like the original version better!👍👍

[@rods1379]

About the covers...you're spot on.

[@MrStyn-ud3bj]

I agree with you about Mary J Blige not do anything to make this song hers which is a shame. The original is by far better.

[@paulsims9310]

Luther Vandross was a arraigner. who could arraign a song and make it his own. Mary J. Blige doesn't even play any instruments and she doesn't know anything about arraigning a song. She is just a vocalist so that would have to fall on puffy and his producers. Mary doesn't even write songs. When you think of modern day arraigners it would be D'Angelo, Raphael Saddiq of Tony Tone Toni, Maxwell, El Debarge of The Debarge group, Babyface, Jon B. Questlove & Scott Storch of The Roots.

[@warrenlewis3977]

The best producers and arrangements were done well before any of the people you mentioned were even born, for example the legendary Gamble & Huff.

[@TallyDrake]

This isn't on topic but related.... The Bee Gees wrote hits for other people, e.g. Heartbreaker, Emotion, If I Can't Have You, Islands in the Stream, etc. But when the Bee Gees themselves recorded/performed these same songs, all I could think was, "Dudes, why are you singing these songs when the other versions are so much better?"😊🥰

[@patrickmurchison9145]

The thing is, you might think the other versions are so much better but not everyone would feel the same way. It all comes down to each individual's preference!!! I might like the Bee Gees' vocal qualities and harmonies over Yvonne Elliman's version of "If I Can't Have You." I happen to love both versions!!!

[@TallyDrake]

@@patrickmurchison9145 The thing is, I wrote "all I could think was". It is my opinion. I did not say it is a fact or that no one would like the Bee Gees versions. Also, the Bee Gees sang backup on many of those songs, so their beautiful harmonies are there to enjoy regardless of which version one prefers.

[@patrickmurchison9145]

@@TallyDrake So now you don't have a problem with people doing their own versions of their own compositions after they gave it to someone else to record? P.S.: The thing is, it goes without saying that it's your opinion.....and mine is mine!!! We can always agree to disagree!!!

[@TallyDrake]

@@patrickmurchison9145 I've never had a "problem" with it. I simply stated my opinion about the Bee Gees versions. Stop trying to make this out to be more than it is.🙄

[@patrickmurchison9145]

@@TallyDrake Smh & Lol....Peace Out!!!

[@zimbalistdavis923]

I'm glad you said what you said about originals being sung again 6:33 6:34 😮😮😮 stupid huh😅😅😅😅

[@joelbusald6416]

I'd like you to do a month of original/cover comparisons

[@zimbalistdavis923]

She did it again on sweet thing with Rufus please do that one sweet thing Rufus sweet thing Mary j Blige

[@michaelwright131]

mary resung this note 4 note...but blige did a good job on this though🤣

[@tedcole9936]

Awesome!

[@justinwatch]

You should have done I'm going down by Jeff Beck Group. Play that and you'd have something.

[@iamvalarie91]

Loving your KZbin channel, can you please react to Natalie Cole - Our Love 1977