Shorty Long Motown "Function At The Junction" My Extended Version!

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Motown's late Shorty Long...a great talent...with us too briefly. My extended version of his wonderful hit...with an amazing backup by the Funk Brothers and the Andantes!

[@alanspagnolia9474]

Ok, whom else remembers this song from the 1960's ??!!

[@alimazimmer3819]

I do

[@sandrasanders706]

ME!!!

[@franklinw2485]

Me too!

[@gilloera8912]

I'm 73 and still rockin to this

[@Muziekgenot]

I'm almost 76 and with you. Classic Motown.

[@silkelegs]

I am 75 and right there with you. Still doing the Slop-aka known as the George Jefferson!

[@alimazimmer3819]

Me too!

[@larrylewis6771]

Yall youngsters 😊

[@lindabrown2090]

This was one of our favorite dance song. We use to get down dancing at House Parties. This song brings back so many memories of the 60’s early 70’s. That’s when it was real music. “ Function At The Junction” it was a hit.

[@Muziekgenot]

That's right. I grew up during the sixties in a small provincial town. There was little to do. So we were dependant on houseparties. On thursday we started to ask ''is there a houseparty anywere', and we got tips from our frieds. So more thans once I found myself at some house party in district I was was never before and in de house of someone I dit know at all. But all that didn't matter. Is was the sixties and it was de best music ever made.

[@carrienixon6663]

Thanks mosogotam for the extended version. You are truly missed. R.I.P. 🙏🏾🤎

[@sandrasanders706]

Yes he is!! Still listening, Moso!!!💜💜💜💜RIP

[@foxysil52]

Lol! I grew up to Shorty Long..love pur music. We're the Baby boomers of the good ol' days..

[@robertvelez8485]

The perfect July 4th song. Having a barbecue or cookout filled with spare ribs, corn on the cob, chicken wings, French fries, hot dogs and hamburgers! Now, I'm hungry!

[@yolandayates6554]

I used to sing this and would gather an audience I can still hear my friends chanting sing Landy THOSE WERE GOOD YEARS!

[@CheckMate657879]

Thanks for the memories. To remember when these songs were played on the radio, at parties, and in our homes. To remember when 45's were a great, big deal. To remember everyone breaking to the dance floor to dance to this song. To remember a time when we lived for the next record to be released from Motown. How good the music sounded when it hit the air waves. How good the music made us feel. Everything was alright. Uptight! (Stevie's meaning, of course.)

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Motown was 'HOT' back in the day.....That record company, the singers, producers, musicians, songwriters, arrangers, composers, kept the hits coming back in the day.......

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Yes......

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

CheckMate657879 I came by to hear this great classic once again.......

[@gilloera8912]

I had a record player, looked like a suitcase, it opened up And the speakers were on the side. My mom kept tellin me "Keep it down, the neighbors!"

[@deborahmccoy3837]

I Couldn’t Have Said Any It Better; I Remember All….. Those Great Memories;Yeah…….Buddy!!!

[@CC-ti3ry]

Another incredible fantastic song...why oh why can't ANYONE write music THIS GOOD today????!!!!

[@carolynntubman1461]

C C I hear ya

[@patrickdullea6991]

@@carolynntubman1461 : it was the golden age of raw talent and musicianship. The "beat box" killed it all. So now all we have is hipHop canned garbage.

[@williegordon6734]

+C C Have you ever heard of Justin"THE BIEB" Bieber?. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@LizbethPlenty]

What I always say. Check out Tuck and Patti for some stellar music and songwriting. Grateful for the true musicians may they prosper. Peace

[@blastoff2022]

This is SUCH a great song. I gotta tell you- in the 60's we had a LOT of social problems----but DAMN~I remember going to high school in Brooklyn....and Sat. night was teen night. We danced to this and other Motown classics....mixed crowd and we danced and danced and danced...and had such a good time.

[@blastoff2022]

@kersanthemum53 ‘71

[@dipper9652]

57 years old, my absolute favorite record in the world!

[@michaelbostic9518]

david wooding im with you ...i used to sing myself to sleep off this song when i was a kid. Thinking about family gatherings ..good food errr thang

[@brendacrawford-west6960]

My favorite too. I played Junction at the Junction at a party and all the old school jumped up and the floor was crowded. I love the song❤💯

[@cynthiar.5199]

I'm 67 and it's still my jam!! Know every single word!

[@sanidarryl7052]

Yes,that old funk bass

[@michaelalexander43]

I have a big sister seven years older than me. When I wasn't being the bratty baby brother from age 4 to 9, I was my big sis dance partner. Function At The Junction came out a few months before her Sweet 16 B-Day Party in September 1966. For about five years, little precocious me was having great times dancin and hangin' with (what I thought were) my sister's 'women' friends. It all came to screeching halt at her party. As I told to keep out and away from the evening festivities. I stayed fixated on "Tell one, We gonna have a ball. Tell'em about the function at the junction..." I couldn't wait to throw a party the way I like it...and show my sister. We both relocated from Cleveland to Southern California during the late 1970's. Me turning 23 by 1980 (both our B-Days are in Sept), as full circle was achieved as I played this song and pointed at my original dance partner told her COME ON! We partied the night away with 30+ people in my 2 bedroom apt with a bit MORE than soda pop being served....

[@songbirdnabors7400]

This Is My Favorite Song in the World!😀😀😀😀😀😀🎼🎼🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎹🎹🎹🎺🎺🎺🎺🎷🎷🎷🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎸🎸🎸🎷🎷🎷🎺🎺🎹🎹🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼🎼💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@annmarierudolph2291]

Absolutely they don't make music like this no more greatest good old Motown ❤

[@richardclippardjr3472]

My mom & dad used to play this song at birthday partys you know the ones where you had to go to BED the good old days

[@roderickjones1283]

James Jamerson killed it at the end with that bass!!! BEST PLAYER EVER!

[@louiecolon9494]

This was me when I was young. always looking for the Function at the Junction.

[@rodgergilbert2064]

Motown's party song of all-time!!

[@johngreenback1232]

Rodger Gilbert

[@ganymeade5151]

Used to play on the juke everyday in my HS cafeteria back in 67.

[@jeanetteivy5229]

Memories of teen house parties. Colored lights. Red, blue and green in Los Angeles. Dance called the Philly dog!

[@mahalkita7351]

don't say the PHILLY DOG, please don't say the PHILLY DOG ,..😀😀😀

[@quindaleneperry1758]

His mother was our church organist and pianist. Lord could she demand her salary. She looked good and could play very well, also. Her house is still there.

[@meshallekimble7637]

Thank you for sharing this! I'm a 72 yr black woman who misses this kind of music.

[@isaiahthompson2065]

THIS IS ANOTHER MOTOWN CLASSIC ! HE DID THAT !

[@MrManleyman3]

I was in a mood to reminiscence after speaking to my older sister (cousin) who I grew up with. She now lives in Delaware since she retired 5 years ago. I remember a party she had in my aunt's basement / rec-room - Jamaica Queens, 1965 I was 13 Y.O. that was the first time I heard Function at the Junction and learned a dance called "the goose and the Gander". My big sister really knew how to dance: all the dances from the 60's 70's and 80's and she could Mambo (Latin we used to call it). just as good as the Latinos from the old neighborhood. Funny how a song and a phone call can trigger a memory. She also introduced me to my second wife in 1997 who I'm still married too. Love you Sarah Jane

[@dianemoore2335]

* You have to go to the 6th the

[@sabrinabryant3597]

Was just minding my own business and this song hit me in my spirit like so. When this plague (COVID-19) has passed, somebody somewhere BETTER play this here 🙏💜🕺💃🌌

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane2]

this was the ultimate cook out song! Everybody was jammin this in Brooklyn at cook outs back in the day. This is my memory of this awesome song. I can still see my Daddy doin his little dance step. anybody remember the dance called the Popcorn!

[@bigdrobbie1]

JAMES BROWN, JAMES BROWN---MOTHER POPCORN!!

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane2]

that, too! can't forget HOT PANTS, and we wore them and still kept it classy....can it be that it was all so simple then? the way we were!!! smh!

[@loveyouall66]

THE POPCORN? WE DID ALL NIGHT LONG.

[@harmonichebe]

+BROOKLYNDOT DAVIS brooklyn, USA!!!! no better place in the country; the good old days when the hitters were three deep on flatbush south of church near erasmus, listening to wmca's "good guys" RIP, b. mitchell reed

[@ThaBrooklynHurricane2]

yup! I was right up the street at Martense & Rogers!!!

[@kc23]

This song swings like crazy! My five year old absolutely loves it!

[@bvwhite1858]

@Kevin Cartwright, I love this one. It's a fun song. Better come on na-na! Peace. :)

[@CC-ti3ry]

You are so right...why oh why can't anyone write music THIS good anymore???? I miss the 60's and 70's...damn!

[@loveyouall66]

YOUR FIVE YEAR OLD HAS GREAT TASTE IN MUSIC.

[@CC-ti3ry]

DAMN! what a great song!

[@Cabque]

I have in my will to play Function At The Junction at my funeral.

[@johnmcgovern6330]

Cabque by the time they read your will you will be 6 feet under,

[@SagesseNoir]

And when you enter the pearly gates you may hear ole Shorty Long singing and playing "The Function at the Junction",will all the heavenly hosts dancing and boogying t the soulful soundss

[@clarissacoby2653]

I know that’s RIGHT!!!

[@CC-ti3ry]

Dang I miss old Motown....what fantastic music came from Hitsville, USA-- music sucks today.

[@bvwhite1858]

Yep! That was The Funk Brothers!!! They are the music behind Motown.

[@blackerthanblue]

Sad to have to agree, today's music really does pale in comparison.

[@bettyharrison6852]

When music was worth listening to and you could not sit down on these kind of jams the floor would be rockin'

[@chloeconniecarlton328]

This is the way they did it in the 60's folks!! ....end of lesson...........

[@carrollbaxter2504]

back in the day when that song came on everybody got up and danced but mainly to sing this song I'm 66 and still moving to this song lo LL. this song is timeless

[@raylopez7622]

Today’s my birthday 60 years My family is taking me out to the function at the Junction

[@a.b.s_productions]

Lord, I remember sneaking to listen to my dad's 45 to this song. I was about 11 and I was like this is perhaps the greatest music ever made. So sad that Shorty Long died so young.

[@yolandarice4674]

They'll never be another you shorty!!!! Function at the junction will never die!!!! I have 6 generations listening to this song.we play this song at every event and we party hard!!!! Thank you your highness!!!! 💋❤️🙏✌️

[@adriennerobinson1180]

Truth Indeed

[@DGsKattKatt]

Makes me think about my grandparents. I heard stories about them rockin to this back in their day! Rip Grandmommy and Grandaddy.🌹❤❤❤

[@Honeycone28]

I love this song then and I love it now oh my goodness it is definitely one of those old school feet tapping finger snapping songs!

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Vertella James Tyson What a great classic........

[@Honeycone28]

I Agree!

[@DGsKattKatt]

Yes!! I'm 37 and I got it beating LOUDDDD in my car!!!! Oldies where today's music comes from!

[@LindaGallowayMD]

This made me get up from my computer and dance! Definitely good memories. Heard this at many parties although I was only "2" when it came out (lol).

[@anthonyesposito8341]

I am so happy I found Shorty again Oh how I've missed this gem pure gold!

[@Sweetpjoe]

This song reminds me of my roller skating days from the late 60’s and early 70’s. When they dropped the needle on this jam the place went wild.

[@sanidarryl7052]

Yes,at this roller rink in Ohio " The Heights " every friday from 12am to 6am old heads use to kill this on on everybody skate.

[@yolandarice4674]

It doesn't get any better than this!!!! 5 generations are still listening to this song!!!! This is the sheeeit!!!! Bumping bumping bumping!!!! Shorty lo

[@annettesolorzano5386]

Miss you shorty,here come the judge,I am 64 today and can't recall my exact age when your greatest hits came out, see you in street of gold

[@bobreda676]

oh, if I had only kept my 45 collection! He died at age 29 but what a talent.

[@mitchparel18]

One of my favorite Motown songs.im talking all time.it helps me to function.🍷😌😋 Let's give the Drummer some.

[@xaqaraequinox9608]

If this man EVER, EVER sold his re-makes..I'd be in line to buy 'em ! I know - he can't..but I can dream!

[@tammybrinklee2505]

This is a very exciting song and areal toe tapping hand clapping sing along jam rest in peace shorty long n the pictures of the Motown crew is amazing great job

[@PattyHinrichs]

OMG !!!! I still love this song...after all these years...

[@ganymeade5151]

Peary High School Cafeteria 1968-69. Loved this song then; love it now.

[@stevenquinn4641]

Detroit was everything The sound unique Strong dynamic sexy funky music Way over the top The way it's supposed to be This strong music made troubles seem less than what they were Thanks for this song This music brings everything back What a time to be young The party never seemed to stop Another time The world is so different now

[@ganymeade5151]

It sure worked for me.

[@craigbeasley1]

What a brilliant soul single! It really didn't need to be extended, yet it keeps 'dancing' in my mind!

[@mosogotam]

Awwww....SURE it did!

[@msech1816]

@@mosogotam yea it did

[@bbm8215]

@@mosogotam Sure DID!!! Sounds Sooooooooooooo Amazing!!

[@Jauquinia-if7in]

It really didn't need to be extended, true

[@paulaeasley8563]

If you don't get up when this Jam comes on, something is wrong with YOU!!!

[@edwardwilliams2438]

Real lyrics....funky beat......good times had by all. Block parties,cold Dr.Pepper,Banlon shirts,Belle Isle,bar-b-que...lots of dancing,...young and old..The Funk Bros...are jamming!!!!

[@darnellwebb7609]

He he the Court's in session now here comes The judge mr. Shorty Long function at the junction Motown memories

[@adriennerobinson1180]

My Songs ❤❤❤

[@13NJJACK]

This is STILL a big favorite at the Rhythm Revue parties here in NYC.

[@shortstorywriter]

Felix Hernandez has the best dance parties!

[@anitawatkins954]

Was there last night 10 12 2019. Felix played function the junction

[@MalindaWilliams-Watson]

This is good dancing music from the old days, they don't have anything like this now. The young people today don't what they miss ed out on🎉🎉

[@jeromeholly6783]

They use to play this at the Dome in the East Village in the early 70's. The dance floor would be packed. What a good time back then.

[@annfelder3576]

This was my favorite song back then. I was always singing and dancing whenever I heard it or played on my record player. Thanks for the wonderful memories!

[@chrystal0411]

This is about the funkiest song Motown put out, this and Love is Like an Itching in My Heart by Diana Ross and the Supremes. Love it!

[@cynthialightfoot5337]

and most Marvelettes and lo ve and peace songs by the four tops also

[@TheAteeyah]

Yeah baby!!! My mommy,aunties,and uncles jam.They would tear the floor up to this.This is so funky.

[@loveyouall66]

I CAN SEE THEM NOW.

[@beverlyhoward3512]

So good to be able to go back in time in time

[@anitawatkins954]

10/13/2019 Function at Junction is still the jam.

[@victoriacarroll3374]

My high school days !! Motown

[@mr.loudandwrong2647]

I LOVE THIS MIX!!! More Junction for my function

[@simonholmes891]

Decades since i heard this, brought back some good memories and made me smile,God bless youtube.

[@Lisbeth22250]

Tell him to tell them, to tell Paul to tell 'em all...GENIUS!

[@rebeccawinkler4840]

Ah the Funk Brothers ! I'd encourage anyone to find the KZbin vid of them for when they finally got recognition. I remember the song but not the man. Sorry, thanks for educating us.

[@carolynaskew9734]

this is one soulful song! piano is crazy...

[@mosogotam]

Yes....love that piano!!

[@fadetoblackalone]

Remember the TEXAS HOP my mom taught it to me. It really works with this song!

[@jerryj920]

May 20th: Happy birthday Soul-Funk Singer-songwriter Frederick Earl "Shorty" Long (1940-1969) Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Thank you and God bless. RIP. Thanks for the upload, mosogotam. Blessings

[@eddiegraves8131]

I was three years old when this song came out I'm 54 now and it still sounds good good skating dong

[@marcuswilliams4188]

We used to skate of of that back in the "D" (Detroit). Shorty was from the "D"

[@lisajohnson6057]

Yes, indeed. In D

[@hassanabdullah5023]

Word graystone ballroom back in the day

[@olliesdollies7832]

Man, this was my JAMMM! Love that ole school rap sung, to music!

[@lindabrown2090]

Look at the Funk Brothers, they were the sound of Motown.🎹🎸🎺🎷🥁🎻🎹

[@Nitetrainism]

This was one of my favorite Skating Songs.

[@sanidarryl7052]

Check, at this roller rink " The Heights located in Huber Heights ohio the old heads with those old Chicago Ball bearing skates use to skate a hole in the floor on this jam. Friday night 12am till 6am hard core roller skating nobody standing in one spot.

[@chloeconniecarlton328]

Excellent background vocals and organ...

[@shakaarawak]

Brings back memories...

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

I agree.......

[@ramoncitoelbueno9631]

Mosogotam! Came back for another dose of your magic...Shorty Long must not be forgotten.

[@RonaldRawlsMyGooglePlus]

Breath taking, OH, Yes!

[@cynthiar.5199]

This is a roller skater's NATIONAL ANTHEM!!

[@bob4analog]

Why can't soul be like this today.

[@ramoncitoelbueno9631]

This re-mix does so much justice for Shorty! I like the fact i can boogie for a few extra minutes, thanks to your talent. Sound and presentation are spectacular! I love the organ and drum fade-out the most, so i'm going to replay the whole thing again.

[@jamesa.hamilton269]

It was actually an extended single version

[@markherron1407]

SHORTY LONG is Queen of Clubs ♣Happy Birthday to SHORTY LONG REST IN POWER Blessings and HUGS! 👑💜

[@francesrush1342]

Classic Shorty Long! My Jam here! Played this one endlessly in my house growing up! A lot of parties to this one also! Much Love!

[@user-di2pl6mz5x]

Shorty was ultimate multi talent.......love this song....can understand all the lyrics👏👏

[@adriennerobinson1180]

I absolutely loved Shorty Long and this Classic,Wonderful Song,And here comes The Judge .The BEST! Miss those years and Shorty.❤❤❤❤❤SIP

[@mgsqueen]

I LOVE THIS!!!!! I had all but forgotten this song that I grew up loving. Then I found your re-mix and I am in love all over again!!! This brings back so many memories of growing up in Detroit with the Motown Sound. I attended the Motown Revues for many years and Mr.Shorty Long MC'd a couple while he was here. His untimely death on the Detroit River was tragic...but his music lives on! Thank You for this re-mix. I Love It!!!

[@bruceedwards6505]

Back in day we use to party off this song

[@yolandarice1994]

awww sheeeiiit!!!! philly dog was the dance when this came out!!!! l.a. was rocking!!!! this is still the cut !!!! let's jam my people!!!! GREAT times. :-)

[@justme374]

I remember the Phiilly dog, after school dances, at empire junior high

[@elliekarol3202]

Sho U right shak'n head ☝& down!

[@Sepulchre_Gate]

This is one of those classics that somehow escaped the play list of the White Boy Radio station i used to listen to as a kid . Glad it finally caught up to me .

[@mignyettaramnani6947]

One of my favorites. Brings back memories of high school, LA HIGH.

[@loveyouall66]

I REMEMBER THAT YOU COULD DANCE TO YOU DROPPED WHEN THIS SONG WAS ON THE TURNTABLE.

[@ethelstevenslove2957]

Yes, I remember this song as well... Great classic!

[@ericg.harpersr7081]

Mignyetta Ramnani You're a Roman?....I met a guy years ago that was probably there bout the same time you were. His name was Lem; not to good with last names.

[@narviawilliams2340]

💐❤💐I REMEMBER SHORTY LONG, AND THIS SONG "FUNCTION AT THE JUNCTION"❤💐❤AND I REMEMBER "HERE COMES THE JUDGE"💐💐💐

[@carolynaskew9734]

Just as funky now as it was back then......Good job on the extension.

[@terranceevans521]

Another masterpiece! Your artistry is a gift.

[@michaelwoodward9894]

I believe the art of funk started with this songs sounds

[@cynthiar.5199]

Masterpiece after Masterpiece

[@tempeycooper8112]

2020 motown cant be touched!!!

[@clarkwashington6052]

When Motown was at its best.!!

[@theNomadz]

Just heard the guy for the 1st time, due to his Complete Motown Masters release, sounds amazing. Thanks for the little history lessons

[@sugarcrisp53]

Wow someone's been really busy, These are priceless, and the vintage photos alone are a welcome treat. I grew up on Motown and still at 60+ I still turn back to it often. Well done on the extended versions!

[@mosogotam]

Pamela...thanks so much!!!

[@davidgriffiths1391]

I almost only listen to Motown! (born in 1950)

[@harmonichebe]

maybe my favorite motown record out of hundreds; like you love mosogotam's extensions!!!

[@carolynntubman1461]

Pamela Parker Oh yeah I hear ya - I am also 60+ but I do know music - this is one of my favorites from back in the day

[@angelawilliams2342]

Thanks

[@bassbymichele]

Shorty and a friend sadly drowned when their boat capsized on the Detroit River in Michigan. Stevie Wonder played the harmonica at his burial, and placed it on his casket afterwards. He surely continues to live through his music and funk power! He was born on 20th may, just like me..

[@Jaynesoul]

Love Shorty Long! :)

[@jamesa.hamilton269]

Shorty could jam! That Motown Sound with Earl Van Dyke, Choker Campbell, Hamilton Bohannon, et al. It's a Great Lakes thang! Partying on the Detroit River off Belle Isle unfortunately for Shorty (PBUH).

[@saundragordon-grant6088]

You could free-style and hustle to this tune! Back in the day it was BAS!

[@justme374]

Do remember the philly dog, i would jam to this in high school

[@saundragordon-grant6088]

There were a lot of dances that went with this song. I'm sure that I saw it somewhere. I just loved good music!

[@ramoncitoelbueno9631]

And then today, i actually had time to see, witness, and experience again all those photos you collected to achieve the fine and final result. The music will always be great, but i think your personal vision will stand the test of time. It is your genius tribute to a long-forgotten time that needs to be remembered, now. Groove on mosogotam! And a huge hug from Denver, CO, Estats Units!

[@mosogotam]

Ramoncito...thanks so much!

[@eugenehinton483]