SO SWEET!| FIRST TIME HEARING Al Wilson - Show And Tell REACTION

[@bryanCJC2105]

Oh man, there is no better R&B and Soul music than 70s music. The 70s were hard for a lot of people but the music carried us through it.

[@juliewhite7469]

💯%!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@oldiesgeek454]

I may sound like an old Fuddy Duddy, but they just don't write beautiful ballads like this anymore. 😊

[@rennnyyy]

70s had the best music across all genres.

[@platterjockey]

I'd like to see J&A do "If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right" by Luther Ingram, "Whatcha See is Whatcha Get" by The Dramatics, "Superbad Pt 1&2" by James Brown, and "Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do)" by Aretha Franklin.

[@juliewhite7469]

@@platterjockey Great suggestions!

[@alchemy-oi8xf]

Amber, you're correct--the 60's and the 70's are considered THEE golden eras of (then called) soul music. And with no auto-tune. Most of the R&B of today just can't hold a candle to the voices and songwriting of old. Plus, there was a wealth of it back then! I'm so happy that reactors like yourselves are discovering this amazing music. Thank you.

[@vickeyadkins1481]

And lyrics that were beautiful and respectful of women.

[@musketeerab8359]

I agree 100%

[@possumslim3420]

@@vickeyadkins1481 “And lyrics that were beautiful and respectful to women.” Yes…I remember that time. That was a time when beauty and self-respect were synonymous. And, Black America had BOTH. In spades. ♠️♠️ My…how things have changed

[@ChuckHackney]

Boy are you sooooooo right!!! What the hell Has happened to soul and R&B???????

[@ChuckHackney]

BTW, this is a magnificent song to listen to while cruising around in your car. Smokin' road song!!!!!!

[@dacryptkeeper6836]

No matter your taste in music, the 70's had the best of everything!

[@jbass69goat84]

Absolutely !!!

[@samueltabo3390]

One of my favorite songs from the 70s. I would call this classic soul, I loved the rhythm and Al Wilson blew it out of the park with his smooth and sensual voice. Went to #1 on the billboard hot 100 in early,1974

[@alenewilson-harris9]

TY ❤️💯💪🏽

[@JayMac-kj9kt]

What do you think...if the songs of the 60`s & 70`s that were #1`s were given the airtime now do you think they would be #1 all over again... I think the answer would be most definitely. Peace and brother love to you and all.

[@mikewingate284]

One of the advantages of 70's radio was the mix they would play. The same station that played Al Wilson, played The Carpenters and Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Bee Gees.

[@juliewhite7469]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@geoffthomas3238]

And we loved them all people weren’t as pigeonholed in one genre. But maybe because the 70s offered a quantity and quality of choices that hasn’t been seen before or since.

[@analisesantos1571]

BINGO !! That doesn't happen anymore...very sad!

[@denisetowe895]

So good! I stand by the statement that we had THE best music of any genre in the 70’s! Love this!

[@nidiavargas-vb3fc]

Agree

[@pinkymuffy100]

I totally agree that Soul music is the music of the Universe!

[@donaldromesburg1902]

And this is why us older people who grew up listening to the music from the 60s and 70s love it so . After listening to the music, i hope you can understand why , i know you can't go back and see how things were but at least you can get a taste of what we listen to . Although times getting shorter , i would not change a thing music wise

[@leemcintyre9490]

I Want to Thank You for this! I Remember this Great Tune from my Childhood! You All Are Taking Me Back! It Sounded SOOOO GREAT Back then. But it Sounds Even BETTER Now! I'm Older, & Can Appreciate this SMOOTH SOUL singer Even More Now! THANKS! Great Reaction! 👍

[@juliewhite7469]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@alenewilson-harris9]

❤️

[@go234ko96ts5]

So glad you discovered this hit and it was a biggie in 1973. Al has soul and R&B in his voice. Thanks guys.

[@StevenCarinci]

Great year for music.

[@alenewilson-harris9]

❤️💪🏽

[@markzalubas5793]

I love how 'real' this sounds. It feels human, truthful, vulnerable.

[@jmtz23]

"Let's Stay Together" by Al Green , such a beautiful song

[@renep2220]

GREAT SONG! Always loved it. 👍💝

[@tinagoff3573]

One time Jay you need to just grab Ambers hand and tell her how much you adore her ( would love to see y’all dance together to a song like this!!) Love this song❤❤❤❤!!

[@loritidwell9232]

I hear this and just imagine my husband singing it to me! The words are awesome! People knew how to sing love songs back then! Don’t hear that kind of music today!

[@alenewilson-harris9]

❤️👍🏽💪🏽💯

[@bjdefilippo447]

So glad you found this! So much soul. Makes you smile even on a bad day.

[@shirleyjones9460]

Al Wilson was another great. This song is a favourite. ❤

[@lancers8666]

One of the greatest and most influential R&B voices is Donny Hathaway. He tragically died young, but widely considered THE voice that inspired all others of the time. “For All We Know” and “A Song for You” are all-time classics.

[@gloriacardona6267]

Did Karen Carpenter do covers of those two?

[@janismitchell3122]

His duets with Roberta Flack were absolutely beautiful

[@fayesouthall6604]

Donny Hathaway ❤

[@carameldiva5131]

Can't go wrong with Donny❤

[@alenewilson-harris9]

You are very right! The top other person I Really like hearing sing that sing, besides my dad ❤️ There have been very few others, though many have tried 👍🏽

[@johncheney950]

This is real music here! Great song.

[@shirleyjones9460]

Absolutely! ❤

[@brokenmummy232]

I was Born in 1963 and was 10 when this came out and I am so Blessed to be part of the best Group ever. Born in the 60s, Grew up in the 70's and Partied in the 80's It didn't get better than that. Thanks Y'all one of my favs👍🍺

[@R-L-I]

Yes, this song hit the top of the R & B charts in 1973, it was all over the radio when it came out and yes I agree, the 70’s & 80’s music wise was the best.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, thanks for doing this song!! I knew you'd LOVE IT!!!! His "I've Got a Feeling (We'll Be Seeing Each Other Again)" was another hit!!!

[@loritidwell9232]

Another of his songs I like is “Poor Side of Town”!

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#amazing-- !-

[@user-gt2uf8cq9y]

Al Wilson's other masterpiece is "The Snake"... which is also now a pure American tragedy how it was ironically misused in politics. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpWbY3uujt57kMk

[@michaelasay8587]

Omg I love this song ..when the world was better...even tho I had a horrible childhood!

[@alenewilson-harris9]

❤️ that one 💪🏽

[@iraidaacevedo3723]

Lovely voice👏🏻🎼haven’t heard this beautiful song in a long time🤩♥️Thanks🌷

[@tonyterry6631]

In the 1970's you would walk by houses and They would be Jamming! with the doors open!.

[@debrafong8899]

This is one of my favorite R and B songs EVER! At the grocery store about two weeks ago, me and the woman behind me sang along with the radio, waiting to check out!

[@alenewilson-harris9]

Aaaawwe! That’s so cool! Thanks for sharing that ❤️💪🏽💯👍🏽

[@happymethehappyone8300]

This is definitely a MUST HEAR classic,, Jr. Walker & The All Stars "What Does It Take" (To Win Your Love)

[@lauratartanella2210]

❤

[@valerienewton908]

CHILLS! I love this song! I love how I always remember the words and every note even though I haven't heard it for so long! Thanks guys! ❤

[@alenewilson-harris9]

❤️💪🏽👍🏽

[@db4982]

Another popular Al Wilson song is 'The Snake.' For another soulful Al, it may be time to get back to Al Green. Would love it if you would react to my favorite, 'Tired of Being Alone.'

[@ncexnyc4466]

Now this is some Old School! We need some Chi-lites, Delfonics, and Persuaders to keep the groove alive.

[@juliewhite7469]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@marygoodson4920]

The Persuasions!❤

[@danielb2993]

Yep!

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

don't forget my stylistics!!! and the female group "love unlimited" and some Billy Paul...

[@ncexnyc4466]

@@tomschmitz-dj1fg I can go for Love's Theme by Love Unlimited Orchestra aka Barry White. Also TSOP by MFSB. And yes, Billy Paul was very smooth with his Me and Mrs Jones.

[@helgar791]

Such a great voice with wonderful range. One of the most underrated singers of his generation. Peabo Bryson did a nice cover of this, but Al Wilson's original is the one that has the reals.

[@alenewilson-harris9]

❤️💪🏽👍🏽

[@562goodguy]

Another one of those voices is Donny Hathaway, his version of "A Song For You" will give you chills.

[@TonyM1961]

Sweet, smooth soul. Talk about "they don't write 'em like that anymore".

[@chrisvanderhoof9990]

A classic voice like this never goes out of style. Always loved this song!

[@alenewilson-harris9]

💪🏽❤️👍🏽

[@walte153]

I met Al in the mid-90s when he performed in a concert we presented in South Florida. He did a great show. Songs, between songs chat, and he was probably the sharpest dressed performer in the 9 years we presented the weekly concert series. He should have been a bigger star.

[@richardkint6531]

Love the early 70's soul. How about some more! Stylistics, O'Jays, Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, Al Green, & The Spinners. Thanks.

[@juliewhite7469]

YES !!!!

[@garybecker2610]

Awesome song !!!

[@SanKings_Patti]

First time listening to this song...Sultry & Sensual, love it❣️

[@happymethehappyone8300]

This classic track will definitely "MAKE SOMEBODY SMILE"..The most uplifting track he ever recorded & the absolute BEST way to start your day,, Bob Marley "Three Little Birds"

[@Shatterstar2112]

Classic R&B from the 70's Bill Withers Lean on me, Live You will not be disappointed.

[@charlescoleman8324]

Back in the day if you were on the dance floor when the DJ played this tune, you probably fell in love with the girl you were dancing with. R & B at its finest.

[@karenkinsman5643]

I was 12 years old when this was released. The ‘cool’ bus drivers would put on good radio stations, and this was played often. One of my favorites. Incredible soul!! ❤

[@miguelmercado6686]

I sang this song to my wife on our wedding Couldn't believe so many guests didn't know this song Wish we had that vocal range and crescendo in today's music Real talent, beautiful lyrics, great emotional translation ❤

[@johnshollenberger2337]

I sing this song at Karaoke.. people are stunned when they see me..singnin this song. I grew up with this music. We were so spoiled.

[@magneto7930]

GREAT SONG, GREAT MEMORIES!

[@anotheryou218]

Such a KILLER song!!! Can't hear it without losing it. Has to be one of the greatest records of all time in this genre. God bless Al Wilson forever.

[@greglegakis4177]

You haven't done Al Wilson until you've done "The Snake." It's a classic

[@jodyjackson5475]

Soooo good!! 😊

[@1coolbreeze]

Loved this guy's songs, and especially this one! Poor Side of Town is another favorite.

[@alenewilson-harris9]

💯💪🏽👍🏽❤️ A true fan 😎

[@mindyalderman8865]

I was just a kid when this hit the air waves. So many good vibs back then. Pure talent!!!! We were lucky.

[@minkgraver]

Back in the day, this is what we called gettin busy music 😂😂

[@warrenroy7333]

Best era for everything and especially soul music and music in general. The 70’s!!❤

[@R-L-I]

Ahhh early 70’s R&B, it’s like food for the soul!

[@spiralsearch4169]

Guilty of being privileged to be a teen in the 70s and flat wearing that song out. My car tires even sang along!

[@kevinsacks3185]

How about the other Al, Al Green. I know you've done a couple of his songs, but you should try "Tired of Being Alone" or "Let's Stay Together"

[@Looneyintheboonies]

Tonight was a stellar night on the Rob Squad channel. I just now saw you guys did this song, too! I have strolled through the house avoiding chores, (or doing them 😖) singing this song for years... it's soo soulful. All 3 songs tonight were favorites for me and I'm sure lots of people. Thank ya'll so much! 💃🎵🎸

[@heatherbegs]

Just shows the range of music in the 70’s. Not only disco! I leave my station on permanent flashback 70’s 💕

[@alenewilson-harris9]

💪🏽❤️👍🏽

[@themajicman745]

This song was a serious hit back in the 70's and if you want some more soulful hits from that era from artist that you have never reacted to are "Love Won't Let Me Wait" by Major Harris (Soul Train live version) "If Loving You is Wrong" by Luther Ingram (Live version from Wattstax) and since you love smooth falsettos check out "Hey There Lonely Girl" by Eddie Holman (Live version from PBS) and some Teddy Pendergrass "Close the Door" "Turn Off the Lights" or "Is it Still Good To Ya"

[@juliewhite7469]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@sharons8702]

I agree

[@bryangriffin2093]

It just doesn't get any better than this. Smooth

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

Great song and great backup vocals and instrumental is what brings this song to a whole different level.

[@dggydddy59]

One of the absolute greatest of the early 70's R&B songs! Right up there with Let's Stay Together by Al Green, Me And Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul, If You Don't Know Me By Now by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, I'll Be Around by The Spinners, and Wildflower by Skylark. Now THOSE are some really fantastic tracks!!

[@ruelsmith]

I LOVE THIS SONG! That voice is so good. Thanks for doing this song.

[@wedge4hire]

Good pick!!! If this one wasn't the #1 song in '74, it was definitely in the top 5! It was on the air everywhere!!!!!

[@robincockrell9070]

Another one NOT to miss, late 70's soul. Larry Graham's " One In A Million You". Swoon worthy.

[@loriparks8805]

Not only check out this song by him but also check out the group that he formed before he went solo, Graham Central Station , that group together was off the hook 🤩

[@Marlene7388]

Such a great song!!! You two should check out Clarence Carter - Slip Away, Bobby Bloom - Montego Bay, Betty Wright - Tonight Is The Night and Al Green - Sha La La. Excellent listening!!! 🙂🙂🙂🎶🎶🎶 Thank you for sharing!!

[@juliewhite7469]

Great suggestions 🥰🥰🥰

[@LuLu_Perez65]

They were the best they are all on my playlist!👍

[@twisprivergrainmill803]

This was my wife and my wedding song! She was like this is too fast for a wedding song! Oh no it isn't....this is how i feel about you! I knew the very first second I saw her I was in love her! 22 years later I am still like a kid in a candy store with her!

[@baird5776mullet]

Was a junior in High school when this one came out, great memories, they played it all throughout the mid 70's on WBSR radio in Pensacola.

[@arturoochoa7237]

God Bless Al Wilson. What a song - What a voice!

[@georgia1bulldogs]

Oh my goodness the memories this song brings back....thank you

[@megaroli]

Great great song! I still have this song in my library. Awesome song.

[@thomashorton5715]

Love, love, love this song I bet Jay’s gonna be singing it to Amber all the time

[@mainrmdj]

Oh my gosh I was so hoping you guys would react to this one! One of the best (and my fave) R&B jams from the early 70s. That vocal of Al's is soooo smooth and soulfully incredible!

[@juliewhite7469]

🥰🥰🥰

[@theajones6080]

My mom and dad loved this song. He'd twirl her around the living room, and I'd sit and watch them. Same thing to Al Green, and Barry White. The 70's had great music.

[@CardiacCat]

Oh yeah, this is a great classic R&B song. Love this one.

[@catserver8577]

This song is literally a hug.

[@PhillipGreen-ob2my]

Another soul classic ❤❤ this music will last forever ❤❤❤

[@jg53fuzzy89]

FINALLY!!!!!! Thank u sooooo much for checking out Al Wilson. Please consider another lesser known song of his but beautiful hit “Broken Home”

[@thomasmcintosh390]

Love love love this song. It brings a tear to my eye more often than not every time I hear it.

[@tensiacovino4676]

Such a great romantic song!!! Brings back so many memories

[@johnsirak9266]

This is one of those songs when it comes on the stereo in the car I will pull over ,open the doors ,turn up the music , and get my mama out and Dance like no one’s watching . Love some Al Wilson

[@blackprix]

I remember hearing this for the first time in the 70s on the radio! I know it was a hit when I first heard it and didn’t know who the singer was.

[@expendable6595]

I was a teen in the 70's. I was blessed with rock, motown, disco and only the best came from my erea.

[@hickokhaley]

I saw him in concert. He was wonderful.

[@Skeezer66]

Classic 70's Soul!! This is one of those 'singalong in the car' songs!! LOL!!

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

This is such a classic tune. I remember the grown folks playing this as a kid!

[@KOLEA06]

I absolutely love watching Amber's expressions when she's totally into a song! She's so adorable!! 70s R&B and Soul music was the best! Glad I lived through it, the best teenage memories 😍

[@rhondaharmon724]

I love this song and know all the words. 1973 and I was in high school.

[@leanidis300]

Hell , I grew up with Al Wilson, good to see these two yungins appreciating this classic tune.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

NO WOMAN should go through life without this classic being played for her...Dedicated to Amber..Carlos Santana's younger brother Jorge Santana's Band,, Malo "Suavecito"..R.I.P. Jorge🙏❤

[@vickidolph1581]

I grew up listening to Al Wilson and others in the 70’s! I can remember traveling to my Grand Parent’s house in Cincinnati, Ohio listening to this song as well as other Motown greats!!! We literally had THE best music of all time!!! ❤️🎶❤️🎼❤️🎵

[@kellytrimble7019]

Oldies but goodies! Great memories! I ❤❤❤

[@floraine26]

One of my faves!!! Loved and still love it!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

This group provides some incredible vocals,, Blue Magic "Sideshow" an R&B/Blues classic.

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

Ooh yeah! Good one!

[@RobertoSantana61]

Yes, a great classic. Also "Everybody Plays the Fool" by The Main Ingredient.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@RobertoSantana61 Agreed & The Undisputed Truth "Smiling Faces Sometimes"

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@RobertoSantana61 Or maybe something more like,, The Dramatics "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get"

[@loriparks8805]

Don't forget the group Enchantment , they made six Albums their songs , Gloria , Sunshine , It's you that I need , that group is considered legendary all their albums were off the hook 🤩

[@kathyrizzi8754]

This is great, I loved the 60’s & 70’s soul music. I actually loved the Doo Wop era in the late 50’s, also. 👏👏👏♥️♥️

[@mikeriv60]

Some of the best lyrics ever written to misic.

[@JOSEMunoz-tc5rq]

I'm so glad you reacted to this song it was a favorite of mine as a kid back in the 70s

[@TZ61]

Back in the day, I would go to my regular haunt back in Allentown, PA, punch this song up on the jukebox, sit down and sing it for all I was worth. Great upload.

[@zipadoodlebug7124]

The first time I heard this song I was in 9th grade in Art class. I happened to be playing with clay that day and this song came on. Boy did I get lost in this song and the clay too. I am in my 60's today and still love this song and his voice and go back to the past when I heard this song. Takes me right back to when life was so very very different. "Great song!"

[@IDriveAnAudi]

Fantastic song and vocalist! You guys are playing some great songs tonight. As soon as I saw the title I knew you would both love this song!

[@daleamaral5195]

Growing up during this era of music, l feel blessed. Sideshow by Blue Magic, Shoo Shoo Shine by the Dynamic Superiors, even Fish Aint Bitin by Lamont Dozier all music from the heart, Me as a young man could really identify with these songs, a great era.

[@uncledavesbrigade7106]

GREAT CHOICE!! Much underrated singer!

[@paulkirk7120]

Listen to Al Wilson The Snake. It introduced me to the world of (what we in the UK call) Northern Soul. What an absolute floorshaker.

[@tjrivers]

Love the depth of his voice and the passion in that chorus! Loved singing with it on the radio!

[@anthonyblakely399]

Love me some AL Wilson. Love this song!

[@tmr626]

Two more great songs that fit in this Al Wilson category are: 1) The Chi-Lites - Oh Girl 2) Sonny Charles And The Checkmates - Black Pearl.