Silhouettes Get A Job A B 1958

[@charlesyoung9980]

This song still KICKS ASS 56 years later.

[@rrr1063]

Kicks ass? Kicks donkeys? Oh you mean arse. English please not American.

[@keithm5224]

For what it's worth, KZbin is an American website

[@ZfromDaO]

Who listening in 2024?

[@dr.l.petrovicsofner7656]

What a song for memories. I was 10 years old then, and n 1956 had escaped from Communist Hungary. Never did see a TV let alone such happy guys as these. Then I asked my step-dad can I have 25 cents to see Zorro at the village movies. He said I should learn to work for it. So I got a job mowing lawn in summer and shoveling snow in Winter. Each week I went to see Zorro as part of the short-shorts which went on and on so you would come back. By 4th grade, I had set aside some money and bought my first All Stars sneakers.

[@danielstump3204]

1956 - Was that when Hungary was invaded by the Soviet Union Army? How have you liked your life in the USA?

[@jamesloring7186]

God bless, I'm glad things worked out well for you

[@smw802]

What an incredible life! I hope you publish your journal Dr.

[@jrsmith1998]

Cool story!!!! Love the baby boomers!!!

[@slukky]

Now that's a story for your great grandkids!

[@mrearlygold]

Oh how these videos should be saved and brought back to live so future generations can also enjoy them

[@bentaylor4861]

I remember when my brother was 14 and I was 10. He kept playing this song on his transistor radio and singing along to it. My dad looked at him and said "I wish you would get a job". I laughed so hard that day and still do till this day RIP Dad.

[@freesoul3371]

How did he repeatedly play it on a transistor radio?

[@AgentEran]

@@freesoul3371 My man here asking the important questions.

[@slkinia]

@@freesoul3371 It got lots of airplay.

[@JorisPtrs]

just find out this song was #1 on my birthday. Should have taken their advice.. i became a drummer ! 😆

[@joycewalbert1413]

That's a FINE job- one you love to wake up for!

[@จันทร์พรส์สุธาสินี]

I was seventeen at that time one of the best songs at that time .

[@CatalinaSafari73]

Raymond Edwards(bass) looked so nervous in this video. He had no reason to be,he was one of the best bass voices of the doo wop era.

[@rolandjohansson2714]

Btw, why should he be nervous? They only had to show up and mime as the song was already on the speakers so to speak. Maybe he was nervous being in front of all these white kids? You know, segregation and all - and maybe or possibly he had some bad memories from childhood? Keep it in mind.

[@dozerroman4325]

@@rolandjohansson2714🥴

[@musicman201047]

​@@rolandjohansson2714You know, really no need to be RACIST, YOU KNOW? BEST YOU KEEP THAT IN MIND, NEXT TIME, CHARLIE BROWN.

[@musicman201047]

​🔔🦇❄️🤡🤦🏻‍♂️🙄😵‍💫🐦🧠

[@rolandjohansson2714]

​@@musicman201047Are you out of your mind. I made a plausible explanation why the black fellow might be nervous. You know as well as I that race thing was still big in US in the 50s & that was bad so don't come with some stupid "race card" here accusing me you mf.

[@djaysmaster50]

one of the greatest songs of all time

[@josephkane3215]

One of the best ever singles of 1958 just a timeless Classic hit single during the Rock & Roll Years

[@Harek31rue]

I love this song.

[@alexstauffer3359]

KZbin shuffle decided I needed to hear this. Can't believe in getting heckled 31 years before I was born! 😜 Tbh, Silhouettes were a band I listened to growing up thanks to my father. Thank you for this nostalgia.

[@edwardhalpin7503]

Rhythm, harmony, range & just a great old tune

[@joshmceachern7596]

2020 and still love this tune!!!

[@yoursayitteampartners1112]

This song was meant to be nothing more than a novelty : Lewis wrote it after having coming home from the service, and his mother would nag him about getting a job.That's basically how the song came about. It was written in 1957 which is the same year that I was born.Know as early rock and roll.Lenny.

[@ChristopherSaindon]

This was perfection. Hesh from the Soprano's would say "Now that's a hit!"

[@LindaJackson-e3u]

Hi edagdwg God blessed them all enjoyed watching and hearing them singing this special story of what happens when you are old enough to work get a job a forever loving fan Linda j.peace

[@DavidFrehlini-y1y]

@uservx-2qw2vx2o. I'm 78 be 79 in October. An old 50'S Teenager. I still have this record. I got it back in 58.

[@connieauerbach2886]

This was the first 45 my mom and gave me for Christmas! I was 7 years old! My brother was 15 and of course he was my idol!! I did get a job when I was 16! Today is my birthday and was reminiscing with my teenage grandchildren!😂 Two of them are working and started at 16! The others are still underaged except for what work we keep them busy with helping Gramma and Grampa!!

[@qg3726]

Oh my!! I was a 6 year old twerp back in 58 & sort of remember this show a bit. Lookin back it's hard to believe this type of music even existed then..

[@josephkane4753]

Just one of the Very Best singles of the 1950's such a timeless of a single to come out during The Rock & Roll Era

[@railroadskater2896]

Used to hear this song often in Winter 1997, when Mouse Trap Lanes opened. So i can't help but associate this song with it. Unfortunately Mouse Trap is closing soon after 24 1/2 years in service. Thus, a trip down memory LANE!!

[@GilgaladvonVerge]

Wonderful, the music, the people with clapping choreographie und the stylish lead singer!

[@jamesperry2322]

Considering they were not clapping time to the beat! haha!!

[@blinds46]

first song I ever danced to in the 8th. grade dance. They also recorded Stranded In The Jungle as the Cadets.

[@TheAmbSteve]

Listening to this in 2013. Still is amazing!

[@sandybeach123]

2:28 An usher strolls down the aisle to politely tell one of the kids to "Sit the fuck down....yeah.... YOU!!!"

[@WhitePillDave]

my favorite part is when they go dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip

[@enricosanchez894]

Which part is that? They clearly sing, "Yip yip yip yip yip yip yip yip, oom oom oom oom oom oom, Get A Job."

[@loot6]

@@enricosanchez894 Not sure if I'd say it's clear lol.

[@cindys1819]

No, stupidos....it's Yip Yip Yip Yip Yip Yip Yip Boom Sha Na Na Dah Sha Na Na Na Bah doom. (Boy,, These are real Cole Porter lyrics)

[@WhitePillDave]

How dare you people correct me lol. I don’t care it will always be dip to me

[@jasonwhite7452]

I thought it was dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip Bum bum bum bum bum bum bum Get a job

[@rx7725]

Holy Moly, the music of the Gods.. 70 years old and still aging like a fine Port lol

[@JoeyP322]

Perfect song to the ending of the movie “Trading Places”

[@SuperRobbie1976]

love this song. i could think of a few people i'd sing this song to.

[@DetroitLove4U]

The theme song for Detroit for years past present and into the future!

[@sflowrez6375]

That I never could find 😂🤣

[@MonicaRivera-Calderon-r4y]

Music rules. I can't live without music.❤❤❤

[@wildmanz8233]

AWESOME 🎶

[@sauquoit13456]

Check out the beginning of the video, the word "Breathless" appears at the top of the Top 10 chart, the reason was that if you mailed in five Beech-Nut Gum wrappers and 50 cents for shipping & handling, you would receive an copy of the record "Breathless", and it was autographed by Jerry Lee Lewis... The show received 48,000 requests... R.I.P. Mr. Clark {1929 - 2012} and The Killer celebrated his 77th birthday this past September 29th...

[@joycewalbert1413]

Good Eye!!!!!!!

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

I was listening to " Memories " by Barbara Streisand and through about this song, 'Get a Job', with the Bip Bip's and the Bom Bom's at eleven and " People ", at fifteen, as Streisand's singing the lyrics " what's to painful to remember ", " We simply choose to forget " and thought " Oh, NOW I Understand ".

[@superrandy69]

this is way before my time but love this song

[@alphuez]

Look at the other great ones on that Top Ten too! I'm off to listen to Chuck Berry's #1 :-)

[@countess6810]

Boy band's dance moves were so much simpler back then.

[@op665]

next time someone tells me to get a job im gonna bust out this song XD

[@sluggo68]

I love the bridge it rocks.

[@CrazyTuco1]

Over 90 million Americans should listen to this song and take it to heart.

[@danielvieira5490]

AMERICAN GRAFFITTI brought me here !!! "Where were you in '62 ?"

[@Harp_and_Guitar_Moving_Forward]

I got a job across the street from the McDonald's that used to play this song, and fired me. That's a job! Showed you right McDonald's. Thanks for my start. And I'm doing the same job.

[@shermanvermin76]

I like how all four members of the Silhouettes are wearing *bow ties*, rather than ties. It suits them better.

[@imthamost]

Spank Horton #PlasticCupBoys #straightfromthehart brought me here 2023. He's the lead singers grandson.

[@ajc94]

Old people: today's music doesn't make any sense!! Back in my day we had meaningful lyrics The lyrics: sha na na na yipyipyipyip mumumumum

[@factenter6787]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@christianhafer9819]

Awesome. American Bandstand, I guess.

[@jurisklavins2578]

2:28 - the usher ejects a heckler from the audience :o)

[@Fnoalle]

The prophesies will come true in the endtimes! Everyone will get a job in the great battle between good and evil.

[@Chris-wj4ze]

1:24 Did they actually say "preachin' and a-cryin'" or did they say something else?

[@JPBinni137]

You are correct

[@RosieHarp]

Sha Na Na brought me here ⭐️👍

[@Redwhiteblue-gr5em]

Me too

[@DarnellHorton-ze7yh]

My Grandfather is Lead singer William Horton

[@kentphillips581]

Let them kids have fun

[@rogeralsop3479]

Terrific!

[@rolandjohansson2714]

At 0:56 we have that genuine rocker again (seen before on Clark's show), at right place & right time. Jeeez, wish I was him here. He's seems to be older and much cooler vs the other kids. I hope he continued embrace 50's Rnroll music. I wonder what happened to him, his name etc. Anyone who have any info of this cool cat. If, you found me at face book, Roland Johansson.

[@daytonhokie]

I noticed that guy too, would be cool to find out about him or to hear from anyone that was at this performance.

[@rolandjohansson2714]

@@daytonhokie Yes, would been cool to find him. Only chance if anyone on Clark's show ever watch this is alive and watching it. Slim I believe.

[@makeit7579]

"see Louis bet me that we both couldn't get rich and put yall in the poor house at the same time."

[@mikeloughran1]

YES!!! Still true . . . LoL - the "domestic lyrics" are REALLY still true!!! :-)

[@ir10031981]

the song Al sang to Bud before Bud got a job at the DMV.

[@michaelcummingsherrera1232]

Boondy! Mr. Al Boondy

[@mundrubjet]

@rogernma I don't know what planet you live on, I am a conservative, US Army, retired, and I love this song. Actually.... Ya dope, ya...

[@NYSteve]

I can hear a direct influence on Paul Simon's You're the One album ( at least a few songs)..I imagine these were one of the songs he would do wop on the corner with Art as kids

[@Suiradical]

Love you pop pop #RIP

[@rolandjohansson2714]

At 0:53 I see that guy in the audience and he looks like a real rocker, a little older and cool as hell. Seen him several times in thenaudience in DC Shows. Wonder what happened to him? Wish he never would be old.

[@ELAW67]

...cool...thanks for uploading this.

[@nicomedy2010]

happy b in h Bill Horton ;-)

[@Wolfsky9]

Philly white girls, clapping for a group of handsome, well-dressed Brothers ! ----------Ahhhh America, in the 50's ! --------------------WolfSky9

[@grandma.p]

You hit it right on the nail.

[@Pointlesshandle48]

Recommendations read my mind.

[@deborahpaley21]

Used to sing this to an old boyfriend

[@percivalfranklin4279]

Trading Place brought me here!

[@vonmazur1]

Great 1950's stuff.....they need to play this or the current generation of whiners..

[@guesswho-sx8ec]

I play this song Everytime my daughter comes over to visit....and she doesn't get it. She asks why is this song always on... LMAO. She is 23 and still doesn't get it....maybe one day she will get the point of it.

[@CommentBlewUp]

Wish I could have a voice that deep

[@MrPharmacist1982]

Anyone remember the Canadian cartoon "get a job" which featured this very number.

[@wesleycook7687]

Bass singer sounds like Bowser. Bowser said that the bass in this song inspired him

[@inoxide5454]

Yep Yep Yep Yep Yep Yep Yep Yep Bum Bum Bum Bum Bum Bum

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Wow!

[@Calibeachgtl1024]

The kids in the audience are grandparents now

[@jaymesmccain7215]

Cool thanks

[@jensopsic6579]

@PaulSopsic do you remember when one of the #GovernorMarkDayton ‘s offered to fix my #healthcare scare if I went to fix the mess at #Target Corp? I never got an offer letter or my contract. Still no meds and #money....

[@bernmahan1162]

I see where the Beach Boys got their sound now!

[@DaniboyBR2]

People loved bubblegum back then didn't they.

[@williambasher7206]

Love this song! But wondering who the usher is telling to calm down at 2:31...

[@lindabaron4584]

I thought it was just me

[@ellagoldie9686]

This is my song lmao :-D

[@barneyporter6138]

I'm 63 years old 1958 was here I was born but back in them days when rock and roll was just starting to get huge I tell you the music the singers and everything was a a lot better back in them days unfortunately the real racism was around but the young people enjoyed the music despite what their parents thought but the music was fantastic not only the harmonize was wonderful but they were able to literally make musical sounds with their voices one thing that was extremely positive that racism ended.. of course these days I think the music is absolutely horrible I'm no racist but this new style music what they call. New Wave and Rapp and and this Crap. They call hip Hop Sucks. They talk about prostitution killing cops selling drugs what a little I can understand. And they no longer have any Harmony they always have artificial synthesize computerized noise and they call that music. I call it a bunch of noise and they say the stuff today that white people are racists that's a bunch of bull crap. They don't know the first thing about racism I grew up in Tuscaloosa Alabama and back then what they call racism was. Racism but what they call racism today isn't maybe there's 10% racist people today but back in the fifties '60s and part of the '70s racism was at least 50% and that was 50% on both sides.. so stop bringing up That white privilege Shit there's a such thing as black privilege also look.at Oprah Winfrey when she's first started out she was so simple news reporter and now she's a billionaire I'm glad she is and I'm glad she's done well but she really hasn't worked that hard and she's way more privileged then me a white man Me will ever be. These people up today they call this stuf happening today and call it racism but it's not racism they just think that they should get a free handout.

[@pgh45rpms]

This is where Sha Na Na got its name.

[@raywhittenjr]

HAPPY NATIONAL MACARONI AND CHEESE DAY! AND HAPPY BASTILLE DAY!

[@CanoMannArtist]

At 2:40 is thet Vern from Stand By Me? 🤯😂👍

[@loisnicklas8180]

I will as soon the doors open for a nything that involves selling free air 😮

[@johnnycalifornia9790]

Pop music was classy then.

[@vudu8ball]

I like to play this to my kids when they start whining about being broke. I think it is funny...They don't agree!

[@Christophersean11]

Big Willie and The Mayflower

[@TheMidnightBell07]

Hey, 12 people heard that from their dad LOL

[@crazyjaybe]

Me: gotta pay bills Coronavirus:

[@omenelis]

al bundy brought my jobless ass here!!!

[@jasonwhite7452]

The audience member at the 1:00 mark looks like a 50s greaser celebrity

[@rexspangler4641]

Remember trading places at the end of movie?

[@davidmeyer7698]

anyone know who is playing sax on this ?

[@drwhatson]

Some of the audience can barely clap in time. :-D

[@tylsimys67]

That's their job :P

[@mundrubjet]

tylsimys67 Got it!! My good man...very clever...Lol...

[@sams220guy3]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CosmicStargoat]

From the classic movie "Stand By Me" www.ruthlessreviews.com/34853/stand-by-me-1986/

[@mjpk6269]

Seriously: What's with the kids clapping that way?

[@RosieHarp]

They're having fun. Sorry about that 😆