SO FUN!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Gap Band - Party Train REACTION

[@hangingwithmr.j1517]

The Gap Band is Legendary. Their music always makes you groove 👍🏾👍🏾

[@ruff500]

This is group from Tulsa OK

[@joanbecenti8938]

When things were fun, carefree and had a groove ❤️❤️

[@meredithroman3212]

And Funk!

[@joanbecenti8938]

@@meredithroman3212 And not a care in the world

[@vickiroman189]

@@joanbecenti8938 Well, I did have a hard time deciding what to wear to the bar on Friday ight :-)

[@jeffredd9965]

the internet removed all hope and replaced it with delusion and fear.

[@bunnyheywood]

❤ABSOLUTELY!!! ❤ OHHHHH HOW I MISS THOSE DAYS!! ❤

[@maha77]

This video was recorded on Venice Beach, California in 1983, 41 years ago, and that guitar player on skates at the beginning of the music video, at the 00:57 mark in this video, Harry Perry, still rides up and down Venice Beach this very day playing that guitar. I moved to Venice Beach in 85 and have been here ever since, well, I'm next door in Santa Monica now

[@user-wv7dc9mi5n]

I was 21 when this song came out. I am SOOOOOO thankful that I grew up at that time. We had THE BEST time dancing at clubs. It didn't matter who you were, EVERYONE danced, drank, and just had fun. No one cared about the crap that people perseverate on today. I feel badly for young people today.

[@LibraAllWoman]

So, do I.

[@rokit430]

Yeah bring into on Back❤

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love their "Oops Up Side Your Head"!!

[@tlbrooks422]

I agree!

[@veritechace6181]

NOOOO, don't give it away...the song is called, "I Don't Believe You Want to Give Up And Dance!"

[@danielwalker1538]

Outstanding

[@veritechace6181]

@@danielwalker1538 I see what you did there.

[@Dman425]

Also, the SNAP version of Oops Up Side Your Head

[@otisroseboro5613]

The Gap Band Are The Best 👍💯, Please Do More Of Them

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

It's always a party when the Gap Band shows up. I love "Burn Rubber On Me"!

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

This is definitely one of my very favorite 80s PARTY SONGS!! I must have danced in the clubs to this a million times! (Or close to it) 😅 Love this video too!

[@michaelwaynekidd1288]

That groove is just nasty!! And Uncle Charlie’s voice! Legend!

[@callen8908]

Oh yes! And every time I hear it I gotta dance

[@craigarandolph]

Marvin Gaye has an upbeat tempo song called GOT TO GIVE IT UP … you guys will LOVE it

[@earth2kosmickitty]

Amen! They don't do enough Marvin, he has some amazing songs still let to explore! 🥰

[@db-gb5xi]

Yes, Got To Give It Up parts 1 and 2. Also, they should check out I Want You, Sexual Healing, You're All I Need To Get By with Tammi Terrell, Distant Lover, Let's Get It On.

[@kellybrown8849]

Got To Give It Up! No one can listen to it and not jam!!

[@ninabirdsong9910]

Yes❤❤❤

[@bunnyheywood]

YESSSSSSSSS!!

[@neldablanco1663]

OMG! IT'S ABOUT TIME....❤ THE GAP BAND!!!

[@walterrutherford8321]

‘Bout time! 😆 Not only is this a fun song, but it’s one of the best music videos, ever. I just realized that several of my favorite dance songs are travel related, like Party Train, Groove Line, and Fantastic Voyage.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

I like your playlist!

[@jeffredd9965]

"white lines" ain't a train line!

[@walterrutherford8321]

@@jeffredd9965 ?

[@penny6903]

Gap Band " Yearning for your love"

[@shirleyjones9460]

I LOVE that song ❤

[@craigreed1638]

They did that didn't they?

[@shirleyjones9460]

@@craigreed1638 I had to go watch the SoulTrain video and hear it. It's such a great song ❤

[@jenniferfoster1692]

This video/song is gonna make me cry! We had so much fun back then, just what it looked like. So much great music, so much fun, being crazy, silly, just having a good time.

[@bunnyheywood]

YES WE DID DARLIN'!!! I wouldn't have missed it for the world growing up as a teenager in the 70's and in my 20's in the 80's .....oh my the great great fun times and great music!!

[@stevenjones71]

It was such a great, fun time. Take me back!

[@Wisdom-Nuggets-Tid-Bits]

One of my favorite dancing songs back in the day! We could really move with this one. LOVED the Gap Band - one of the best.

[@williamyates694]

Here we go! Finally a good tune!!! I was in 6th grade and jammed to this song all the frickin time. Everone goes to You Dropped The Bomb On Me. But this song really got the funk going. Easily my favorite Gap Band song. Charlie Wilson baby...Good job guys!!!

[@beckiramsey9561]

I vote for You Dropped a Bomb on Me!!

[@bassblvd3065]

There weren’t a ton of folks walking around in speedo’s like that at the beach. I was at that taping at Venice Beach on a Saturday during the summer, they allowed people to stand there and watch the taping, all the people you see were random beach goers, who just happen to be at the Beach that day, Venice Beach was a place to be back in the day, so much activity, Basketball, Skating, weight Lifting, shopping, biking, eating etc. the 80’s was lit 🔥 what a great time…..

[@staceyc1630]

As a native Californian I can tell you this was the best time at Venice Beach. It ain't like that anymore sadly. Party Train can STILL get people movin! Great choice! 💃

[@jeffredd9965]

Ronny Reagan was the senator from what I believe. That time was conservitive, now ran into the ground by lazy demons. I guess you get what you vote for.

[@389383]

Reagan was never Senator, he was governor and then president.@@jeffredd9965

[@renelpatat]

We NEVER missed the “Party Train” when I was still out having the fun times of my life! Loved, loved the Gap Band! It wasn’t just toe-tapping music, my white butt hit the dance floor when the Train was rolling!!! Love me some Gap Band!!!

[@floraine26]

The best of the Gap Band!!

[@user-pf9dt1fo8r]

Outstanding and Burn Rubber on Me are great songs, too!

[@norskawarrior1919]

Funk, by and large is my favorite genre and I just love how unifying music is. How can you not want to get up and shake it? That groove hits you and BAM! You're on the dance floor lol!!!❤❤❤

[@jeffredd9965]

Born in 75 in London, I was bathed in funk. When hiphop came out, it was funk samples with a breakbeat and I was fully hooked.

[@kayclark8443]

Totally love the Gap Band! The dance moves and coordination in the official video of ‘You Dropped A Bomb On Me’ are fabulous - another funky classic! Love from Scotland.

[@patriciamckenzie3941]

Definitely one of my favorite club songs, those were the best days.

[@BSBS-q5w]

Did we get funky and shake it in the 80s? Yes we did. 🤠

[@daviddaydodge8985]

Gap Band is medicine for the soul. The combo of bass guitar and synthesizer bass is perfection

[@waynesmith5313]

Skate to this back in the day at our local skating rink.

[@jennyleedanks-iq9mx]

I love this band and thanks to my mom I've been hooked on their music and this is one of my favorite songs by them

[@bridgettedenise]

One of my favorite songs

[@MRMAJORZ1]

It's so refreshing that you young people appreciate real bands, real music and real musicianship

[@PatrickMurphyPhD]

I adore this band. Given your love for funk and Prince, why not check out his funk outlet? Gotta

[@craigarandolph]

Charlie Wilson aka Uncle Charlie 3:38 is still going today … 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@harryjules369]

I was a young adult in the early 80s listening to the Gap band.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Party Train was my jam back in the day! Used to groove like crazy on this track!

[@gwyntx7620]

Loved me some Gap band back in the day. Always heard at parties and skate rinks. My friends would do dance offs wit the same moves seen in this video. Great time to be young.

[@willswalkingwest7267]

Love, love, LOVE the Gap Band! Never recorded one single bad track.

[@jofoster1596]

Charlie's voice always amazing, with that Stevie Wonder feel to it

[@clutch236]

Sir, you are very perceptive, Charlie certainly had Stevie as one of his top influences along with Donny Hathaway and perhaps others! 👏🏾

[@obedthemagnificent7128]

❤❤❤❤❤ I thought I was hearing it because I'm obsessed with Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway but I'm just greatful you heard it too

[@DrKingSchultz1859]

In the early days of music videos, this was played once an hour, everywhere in the US.

[@hayesboy2481]

The extended version is so good. Too Funky! Get 'em Charlie! 😋😋

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Funk classic. Loved them for this and you dropped a bomb on me among a few tracks. Was a treat to see you enjoy this funk classic track

[@user-eh8zq1vi4e]

Saw them in concert and I was grooving the entire time, especially to this song. I'm dancing in my living room again folks. So much fun. Canadian Grandma Lori. C.

[@kathyrizzi8754]

This song is great, what a song to dance to…wow! Love this!👍👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️🌹🌹

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

Holy cow those cats were break dancing. What a dang good song and video. Glad you dug out this gem.

[@stevenhamilton9305]

Every Saturday night we get together and play quarters at my friend's house and first thing he always put on a cassette of The gap band and the first song was party train

[@DarrenCarnes-yj4vb]

My absolute favorite Gap Band song.

[@RetroClassic66]

My absolute favorite Gap Band tune!

[@JaneWalters-ni7se]

Oh yeah they wore those Speedos! He was rockin it for sure!

[@horacerobinson7149]

YES!!! THANKS JAY AND AMBER!!!😊

[@steviemccormick3762]

If you only knew the partying that went on with The Gap band in the background !!! Great Band !!!!

[@odellsumter805]

I saw them in concert back in’84 with Zapp Featuring Roger. I was 10 years old and it’s still the best concert I’ve seen in my life

[@raymondohlsen5054]

Gotta have some FUNK!!!! LOVE The GAP BAND!! And yes, I owned a pair of Speedos, back when I was worth looking at...I also owned a pair of leather parachute pants!

[@AdrianbCozad]

❤ May I have this dance❤ (Class of 71)🎉🎉🎉🎉 lived in Tulsa when they were getting recognized🎉🎉🎉 2024 😊

[@brianhightower943]

Love the beat of The Gap Band. Fifty miles up the coast from Venice Beach I met my wife in 1987 when i asked her to dance to The Gap Band _ Drop the Bomb on Me.

[@lindapro1287]

I just love The Gap Band! One of my favorite bands. Thanks for playing Jay & Amber!!

[@viviannino4986]

Cannot go wrong with Gap Band. Brings me back to my youth

[@vickybolsby9153]

Oh yeah!!! This was a go to at the skate rinks back in the day. Truely luv these guys! Great reaction! 🤙

[@akiuliano]

Always up for some GAP band.

[@stevenjones71]

Perfect song for the 80s, so glad I was a teenager, it was a party.

[@tinabenton3643]

Yessssss! This was THE JAM back in the day!!! Good times! Thank you so much for reacting to this. 😊

[@alejandrobojorquez6181]

" STELLAR FUNK " 🎸 by SLAVE from 1977 the title name says it all it is Super STELLAR indeed there's so much transitions going on in this Incredible song that I think Y.T. has recommended me some of the very best in FUNK 70s groups and songs such as this group . There's guitar solos too.

[@anthonyelliott243]

Grew up in BA, Oklahoma back in 70s and 80s…GAP was especially huge in Tulsa area. Saw Uncle Charlie a couple years ago with New Edition….he is still absolutely killing it on stage!

[@angelskunk2206]

This is an ICONIC “get your *ss on the dance floor” type of song!!

[@bernerandgoldenmom7143]

SOOOO so glad you did this one from the mighty, mighty GAP Band!!! Irresistable good vibe! Loved this in the day and still love it to this day! Thank you!!!!

[@horacerobinson7149]

If this ain't the 80's I don't know what is. 😊

[@stevehamilton8824]

Love this band. Fun & funky, stylin and making incredible songs. You can just feel that bass vibrate through your body. Cheesy video but those were in abundance in the 80's. Song still stands the test of time.

[@sysanfo]

Wasn't life in the 80s AWESOME?! It looks like they were in Venice or Santa Monica Beach. The highlights of the 80s was breakdancing. Breakdancing motivates my students with Down Syndrome, they are so precious when they try it! 🥰 Have you heard the song "Street People" by Fire Fox? It was on the movie "Breakin" in 1984. You gotta see that movie if you haven't already!

[@evangeline3152]

Love the song! Charlie has all the charisma you can ask for from a lead vocalist. My brother and I used to waterski and blast Gap Band on our little boat. Great memories!

[@randymoore8336]

I love this song! I have it on a 45” record.

[@michaelparks5669]

One of a kind group. we loved them.

[@blackprix]

Get to see them a couple of times it was a happening, and nobody sits down they stand up and dance that’s how it always was… So much fun and the music was the best😊

[@stephenfernald2490]

Great song. Always loved You Dropped A Bomb On Me, long extended version especially.

[@ken7531077]

The SOS Band - Just Be Good To Me / Take Your Time (Do It Right)

[@007ndc]

Just The Way You Like It jams too

[@mikeharvey3551]

This is one of those bands that I can put a song on loop and just listen to it over and over

[@beachgirl3417]

Addictive tune! I literally did not want this song to end. 🤠

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

The Gap Band is one of my favorite groups. I'm a GAPper from way back! "Party Train" was released in 1983. Charlie Wilson's voice still sounds the same 41 years later! If you haven't heard it yet, will you please react to their song "Humpin'"? You'll love the beat. 😊❤❤

[@heathertanner5833]

The GAP Band was named after three streets in Tulsa. Greenwood, Archer and Pine. The GAP Band also recorded at Leon Russell’s (who’s also from Tulsa) Church Studio.

[@SinCityVillain]

So many of these classic and influential 70's bands were just magical. The music was typically about love, fun and coming together. Earth, Wind and Fire and the O'Jays and Commodores, also Kool and the Gang. Just tons of these great songs and bands. Back in the day it was fine to talk about being sexy, in love and devotion to each other. I think of Barry White or Teddy Pendergrass. Music has such a great ability to bring us all together! Love you two and your energy and smiles!

[@kurtadams3021]

The LEGENDARY Iconic Wilson Brothers aka Gap Band

[@angelahall332]

I love anything from The Gap Band.❤❤❤

[@BrenJen86]

If you want to get the party started, throw on this joint right here.

[@TheMkamix]

That was a fun song and a fun video. Such a Jam.

[@brachiator1]

The video was set at Venice Beach, where there was a wild diversity of people. One area, Muscle Beach, brought out body builders. The religious group were Hare Krishna. Lots of cool restaurants and "head shops" for cannabis smokers. It was a crazy time. Today, unfortunately, a lot of homeless encampments.

[@chystubin07]

I was a southern rock/hard rocker and I loved the Gap Band and KC & The Sunshine Band - they were both funky and fun! 🥰

[@butterflymama0838]

Oh my! I haven't heard this one in forever! Great jam!

[@gilt8121]

Oh hell no........ Try not to groove with this one 😂

[@loriparks8805]

Don't miss that train don't miss the party train🎉🎉 Gap band is off the hook Uncle Charlie is the onl🎉y surviving group member all the songs and albums are legendary ❤

[@zorak1704]

I work at a casino. I was helping a band unload their van one Saturday night. I asked them what kind of music they played. He said funk and R&B. I said Outstanding! He said yes, we’re going to play that too😆🎼

[@Marysheltonful]

That brings back so many memories of funk music in the bars in Cincinnati!!! Second street, The precinct! Along with Prince and many others

[@abhs1141]

I am a Malaysian , studying in The USA in the early 80s .. People from color , was rarely seen in the State . As soon as this song played , the dance floor immediately became crowded . I still remember this .. Great dance song . So much fun those days .

[@jom7604]

Yes babies welcome to the 80's. So glad to grow up during that time. It was fun and carefree!!!🎉❤

[@markpfotenhauer8607]

One of the greatest dance jams of the 80's!

[@chrisb2609]

I did so much roller skating in the early 80's to this song, good times!!!

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

I absolutely love this song and this video. My favorite part is the Hare Krishna being pulled onto the dancefloor and he just take off dancing. It's so awesome.

[@cocopuff7038]

Nice, ty both for this great reaction The Gap Band was always well known but this song shot them in the stratosphere.

[@mikeharvey3551]

"Don't Stop The Music" by Yarbrough & Peoples is another classic along with "Just Be Good To Me" by the S.O.S. Band

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Our fav kinda battle, an epic dance battle. Thats my kinda street fight. Thanx so much for this flashback. Stay funky, Peace

[@pamelaselegantsoirees]

I haven't been on this page that long but I love 😘 the music that you guys offer. Keep giving us good music.

[@db-gb5xi]

More of their songs to check out are, Beep a Freak; Oops Upside Your Head, Humpin.

[@julieghidoni]

So much fun to dance to them at the clubs back in the 80's.

Radio Station W G A P is always your best choice for the 80's funk, their sound was way ahead of their time, my wife and I are in our 60's and we still crank this song up when it plays on our random playing 10 cd player ( yes it still works ) LOL. We love you two from here in Ohio... Oooops upside your Head, Or Humpin are two other groove you will enjoy, they don't have any bad songs, If you want a slow jam from them - Season no reason to Change...