THE GAP BAND OUTSTANDING

[@ralphperea4306]

I play this in memory of my father. He passed away on 2/9/2024, I love you and I miss you

[@bellenicks3879]

Sorry for your loss🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@571ballin]

💙🕊️🙏🏿

[@TomMarch-kq5ug]

Ditto!! I did not know your father !!! but remember he was on loan and he left you with love!!! because no matter who we are??? rich, poor in hard times and good times!!! its. all about LOVE!!! I lost my father and I never got over it!!! and never will!!! he was on loan and left me with all the love I could handle.... I talk to him all the time and he's here right now!!!!!! GOD BLESS

[@paulnelson4425]

Condolences 😞❤️ One of the best songs ever

[@Butterflies515]

Celebrate him the best way U know how.. I know he jammin with U.

[@northerncali916]

Im only 32 but man did my parents put me on with good music,at a young age man those summer time bbqs with the family and friends.Dad on the grill chilling with his homies,mom doing the same grown ups laughing,us kids outside playing.Oldies and freestyle slapping in the background,back in the days god i wish i was a kid again.

[@ryancoburn6607]

Family reunion

[@ReinaldaWaters]

I did for my Son; and he loves it.

[@gordonblanchard9905]

Nothing will ever surpass this era of music

[@Eno22921]

So unbelievable how much these guys get forgotten in music history. Very vital band right here

[@letsmakemoney8027]

This should be in a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@susanhopkins7368]

AGREED !! ❤️

[@vicentedefreitas1969]

Os cara são top

[@swampmonsta87]

I’m 24 and it will be mandatory my kids remember this music when I have some!

[@shannon0583]

40 yrs old in 2024 and will always be my jam! I love everything about this song! A soulful masterpiece!! ❤

[@contagious_collectibles]

43 and still enjoying this classic

[@andyscott5277]

Same

[@DaMixWizard]

Right on brother 👊🏽🫵🏼

[@PeterWhite-jz6np]

You’re not wrong, all of the Gab bands songs are proper Soulful tunes and will always be.

[@collin669]

Today's generation would never understand this timeless classic 😎👌🏾💯💎

[@dontwatchface7589]

Chill unc I’m only 23 and I understand it 😂 I gotta old soul

[@ShortStuffShard]

I play this song every morning . I am 32 years old . Timeless

[@deniseabrams7212]

Me too💚❤️🤎

[@joeyhandley1]

Me too😂 and I’m 32 as well

[@chickenconnoisseursdad2725]

I'm 41 and this is my era 🙌🏿🔥💯❤️

[@Dredaman04]

Man me too I’m only 20 I grew up on this era of music from my granny and pops💪🏾

[@tonimcdonald2948]

Me too and I'm 60.

[@sandymc29079]

Outstanding, You dropped a bomb, Oops upside your head, Early in the morning. Thanks, for the memories Gap Band ❤❤

[@CALI_BOY_VLOGS]

Burn rubber, yerning

[@fezekamchunu2718]

You know what Uncle Charlie's voice is unmatched. Period

[@BMalBaby]

He still sound the same💯

[@jayq6767]

Some 40 years later and still... Outstanding

[@tboyosborne]

Yes

[@JAMESMOM1989]

STILL OUTSTANDING

[@cupofjavaproductions3138]

Yes 👍🏿

[@richardbauer8154]

As I get older, I miss the times when really good music was produced.

[@michellesoria3186]

Mr too

[@susanhopkins7368]

DITTO !! ❤️

[@TrashCanBoiBoi]

Me too man don't get me wrong some songs now are good, some even great but it's not like how it used to be... I'm 15 btw

[@khalillittlejohn8948]

@@TrashCanBoiBoi you got an idea, but you have no clue young buck!

[@TrashCanBoiBoi]

@@khalillittlejohn8948 💀

[@lilmobop]

gotta love soul train... the electric instruments never plugged in or mic'd up ...still, the best music show EVER !!!! Respect to Don C!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

One of the Greatest R&B tracks of all time; The vocal arrangement, the horns, the production = Killer Track . . . "Facts"

[@Marcos_1983]

The vocals of this song, charlie Wilson's the man, mad props for the girls at the backing vocals, the whole band, this song is outstanding.

[@teruyukisato467]

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[@teruyukisato467]

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[@joannehines7806]

True indeed!!

[@1967lovechild]

Charlie Wilson’s voice...smoother than butter.🎤🥁🎸👍😎♥️

[@draydog21willis93]

True talk

[@williamtye1]

I think Charlie Wilson voice is definitely timeless... . ... .....

[@martinplatt5928]

Agreed 100%

[@CrownMe13]

And he literally sounds exactly like this in concert

[@antoinettethompson1159]

My jam

[@rachelduran251]

Shg

[@brianthompson6223]

He sounds like Aaron Hall

[@adsilaphant]

“You light my fire.” That line hits different. ❤😊

[@SylviaDorsey-r6p]

1:11 1:11

[@jamiegroth7651]

I think any music that came out of this era is outstanding. It can never be replicated. Long live the music and soul of the seventies and early 80s.

[@jonathanwatkins9591]

❤

[@markberryhill2715]

1975-1985 the greatest decade of funk in history!

[@beatsbykobra]

charlie has the most underappreciated voice on this planet

[@anthonytaylor7928]

No it's not dum dum

[@phoogoo]

No matter how grim things get in the world you can put this song on and feel uplifted.

[@loriholloway5866]

AMEN!!!🎉

[@Islandgyul765]

100!

[@sharonmccall8051]

You light MY fire!! Love this song. I was about 28 or so when this album came out. Am 65 now. Still listening!

[@andreasmith5923]

I’m 67 and still listen to Charlie ❤️

[@albertosilvabrito-fq4cb]

Pois é Eu tenho 60 anos, e é a primeira vez que estou ouvindo essa música. Essa música é muito Boa. Gostei 😆😆😆😕

[@gigi.420]

25 and this is by far one of my most favourite genres of music ever created ❤

[@francishodge5189]

Like many of my generation grew up listening the most defining ever the 80s all genre's of music and became one nation under a groove early rap, punk, Rock. Soul funk, jazz, Latino fusion beats New wave, Electro.Reggae etc Like many who were born in the late 60s, became infants in 70s Became teenagers in the 80s Now in the 2020s Today in 2024 The first and now 2nd generation Love 80s music Very soon 90s music is next Enjoy the music Growing up like many

[@jj811]

The 70s had the best music especially for soul, funk, R&B and of course Disco. No comparison

[@reginalddaniels8233]

This was 80s

[@claudiacamposcerqueira6483]

Todos dançavam , ninguém ficava parado,hj em dia as pessoas querem assistir 😌 poucos sabem como é bom dançar boas músicas 💃❤🎵🎶

[@DianneHolden-cd9qj]

Music is the best thing to hear it cures the heart 💜💜💜💜

[@mooveedanceteria3785]

A internet com facilidade fez as músicas peder o valor .

[@silvanabarros1687]

Verdade, a vida era uma festa, sem esses mi-mi-mi de hoje

[@SonyaMarsh-sj2ml]

Siii 💃🪩🕺

[@tonimcdonald2948]

Si!😅😅😅

[@ralphgray6441]

I'm a country white boy and I love this music

[@clippers4me]

Probably my favorite funk song ever. The beat is off the charts!

[@andreahogan648]

You know what to say 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@SomeGuy-cw9rw]

They had the best bass lines. THE BEST!!

[@chrisge3212]

Man this song is soooo nostalgic. So many great vibes!! My favorite Gap Band song, hands down!!!

[@gigi.420]

this was such a beautiful era, i was born wayyyy toooo late, look at everyone just dancing and vibing and having the best time ❤

[@cyndidaniel7822]

gee.....I feel so lucky to have lived in that era, where music was music. and 30 yrs later......still sounds outstanding

[@williewilliams1758]

damn cyndi daniel that was poignant and proper, ain't that some good shit.

[@KingIzKash]

You said that right! Best times, great music!

[@jrmetmoi]

Closer to 40 years ago by now

[@dacvidprior7604]

well said, talent ruled then, not pre packaged garbage that is out now

[@jenniferwilliams9806]

I agree!!!

[@alexanderteuman7273]

Don Cornelius, thanks for ever for SOUL TRAIN. I hope you now get no pain.

[@francishodge5189]

To me this early 80s Soul funk timeless masterpiece track by The legendary Gap band feat Charlie Wilson Outstanding Even in 2024 if it moves funk it Old skool forever

[@nickhembyofficial]

This is hands down my favorite Gap Band song!!🔥🔥🔥

[@lisakirk2796]

Mine too.

[@melissajeff9513]

I 2nd that

[@Coachthanos]

This song is always and forever a VIBE!

[@JoeAir334]

This song reminds me of my childhood with my mom great times I wish I could go back 😢😢😢

[@empowheressence]

One of the greatest bands of all time, period!

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

plus SOS BAND.....

[@empowheressence]

@@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists Yasss! I was just listening to Weekend Girl the other day...such a jam!!!

[@Sarcasm1855]

Remember hearing this one plenty of Saturday mornings to get up and start helping my mom cleaning up and at family reunions, BBQs and pic nics!

[@jaystew730]

Feel good music...the way it's supposed to be.

[@paulmartin6665]

Yessir vibes and memories no music from today can bring back.

[@jeffsamuels1553]

Right there with you brother. Music as it should be.

[@aarxn90]

this songs gotten me through some tough time all glory to God 🙏🏽

[@HYBRED247]

Outstanding song from an outstanding band from an outstanding era.

[@crissy2512]

❤❤Charlie Wilson, The Gap Band, and the 70'&80's was 🎶 Outstanding,🎶

[@jordymares6758]

I wish I was born in the 70s to enjoy the 80s while maturing through the 90s so that by the 2000s have my life together and listen to the good old music.

[@AB-wr8vl]

Probably the BEST of the Gap Band's very best 👌🏽 😁

[@trentalexander1143]

One of the top feel good songs!

[@ultrasonic1494]

Bruh this so always just makes me so happy. I have been through hell and back. But no matter the adbuse, trauma, loss, or sorrow this song always just makes me wanna dance and sing. This song and "For the love of you" by the Isley Brothers, are my absolute favorite songs.

[@theresewheeler7412]

Love this song.. old school never dies.

[@Islandgyul765]

Never will. ❤

[@davewilson9738]

Just an incredible funk soul group. Loved them for over 30 years!

[@1boselecta1]

this music is still relevant in 2020

[@grumpent]

2021 and beyond

[@jondough7159]

-@@grumpent

[@blackmanisgodblackpower4891]

My favorite songs from the Gap Band

[@geraldapeccioli9496]

Musica boa é atemporal...

[@Purewalite]

It will always be relevant.

[@mikeharris7261]

i think everybody has adopted charlie wilson as they're uncle

[@CrownMe13]

Their*

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

Mike Harris it’s a black thang

[@rggunter]

Their*

[@elilove8456]

I met him in person! So dope! He did gospel music because I told him he should do gospel music in 2009 in Ohio, he said he never thought about it and no one had ever suggested it, then sometime after that he made a gospel album.

[@robinwilson3087]

But he is my real uncle so I don’t care

[@user-nn7ii5fk9f]

This is one of my favorite recordings. A feel good song..

[@jackinthegreen5178]

The 'Gap' filled in so many memories and empty places (emotionally)---hard to put a price on them, so I won't--Priceless! Glitz, Flash, Groove, Mellowness and STYLE--none better, but on equal would be my Brothers from another Mother-Kool and the Gang with JT Taylor----flawless!

[@REAC1105]

Iconic voice ❤❤❤❤ Real musicians, amazing background vocals and pure happiness.

[@ElvisHunky317]

Man, this is real music....I'm 44 and this has been the best music in my lifetime so far.

[@ytmcam6124]

guessing your 46 now

[@ElvisHunky317]

@@ytmcam6124 I turned 47 in August

[@potentially__9445]

NOTHING today beats this kind of music

[@TheMrdominator1997]

You’re 47 now and getting old

[@ElvisHunky317]

@@TheMrdominator1997 so are my balls

[@black76561]

If this track aint played at family function its ain't right!!!!

[@thomasrobinson6574]

True

[@spritedeon9362]

Nah fr fr

[@wutangcream1292]

I'm just 39 but this one of my favorite songs of all time

[@st4rryblossom]

this is one of my favorite songs ever.. the intro.. the beat.. the words.. it’s so beautiful.

[@cindywitter9741]

I loved these guys back in the 80’s 😊. Greatest music to dance to, the Wilson brothers had a great sound! ♥️

[@rickcramer7892]

super fortunate to have met Charlie on a couple of non music work related occasions in the last few years. just a fantastic human being with a really inspirational story. And of course there was music like this. Second to none. STILL holds up sooo well

[@mdvolg1270]

I’m convinced I was around in this era but in a different body this music just speaks to my soul

[@BetterDay23]

Me too! Like to tears! I literally feel this music in my soul. Gives me chills that feel like a warm hug!

[@Sam-lk6eo]

Bring back the 80's ❤

[@JoannHines-g6f]

Seriously! Need a time machine!!❤

[@marinagonzales8128]

One of the best concerts was The gap band and kool N the gang Where I met my husband 20 years going strong

[@Murphy18942]

now that was a gift on top of a gift

[@xavierrainey8747]

Wow so you were there on this day ? That’s cool

[@priscillafrye2951]

OMG that had to be the greatest concert ever

[@porscheoscar]

Damn. I would be crying while wearing that red hat with the diamonds

[@BlueBeetle1939]

Congratulations

[@AlHodges-h1l]

The best 30 years of Music 1965 through 1995...🎆

[@anastasiapriddle2082]

I was born in 1998, but this is one of my favourite songs, this song will never get old no matter how old you are ❤️

[@betricekeller901]

Started out softly and close to my ears with Girl you're looking sweeter now.. then escalate and continue the rhythm which ignites passion to love you "C"... Gap Band and Soul Train was a perfect combination...

[@loriholloway5866]

Irreplaceable. Timeless. No control when GB is playing. Dancing WILL happen. Always. ❤🎉😊

[@Universalbeing0]

The feeling this song gives me is heavenly

[@surdeeqbashir7962]

this music always blow my mind everyday i listen to it, i feel alive with the tune... and am soo satisfied.... smiles

[@wallylosangeles4155]

This is My Favorite Gap Band Song of All Time!!!😃😃😃

[@sheiladavis6523]

I am with you Walter also my favorite by The Gap Band ☺ 💙🎶

[@greatomega9706]

Mine too 👍🏻 🇬🇧

[@KingIzKash]

I'm with you on that!!!

[@pegs-um9jc]

Jayojay so fucking what? Im white.. I love all music and its obvious you are so dopey and have no intelligence!

[@mizzjacquettaxx6974]

Charlie was killing these whole range and beat is still 🔥 ❤️

[@umitkaya6715]

Damn charlie had that Anthony Hamilton look back then. This track dope asf

[@Butterflies515]

Lol 😂 he sure does

[@EuphoriaPiana]

Sounds a lot like him, too! 😂

[@edrap2330]

Eu amo a velha escola aprendi muito ouvindo eles e até hoje eles são referência pra muitos muitos musicos

[@fkay153]

My favorite gap band hit.. Still jamming to this in 2019

[@joelwasson3795]

I can thank my mom for loving all genres...The Gap band has so many songs that bring back great memories.

[@ronaldmiller2740]

I LOVE THE GAP BAND !!!! CHARLIE KEEP YOUR BROTHER'S HAPPY IN HEAVEN YOUR STILL ROCKING THE MUSIC,,, RIP.. BROTHER'S

[@sidra4456]

I came up in this era and will never get back good days with this music! Nothing compares!

[@melissajeff9513]

We were truly blessed to have grew up in this era

[@chickenconnoisseursdad2725]

My era❤ 80's flow 👌🏿

[@EstherEmerick-gy2fi]

I feel so blessed to have grown up listening to these amazing artist! Real ass music, you know!

[@zzeus43]

One of my favorite GB songs ever!!! I am a rock and blues guy but I love this !!!!!!!

[@darlac10155]

This SONG will be " OUTSTANDING " Till the END of all TIME & Their Outfits just Knock Me Out & Blow My Mind ~~~~~~~~

[@jamesgraham3116]

The red represents the Wilson brothers.

[@destinystarr3837]

This song always puts me in happy mood 😁

[@saltylavender7096]

Dee Xscapes me too!

[@angelesquivel2397]

Nice

[@yeti8it396]

Great Love making music ;)

[@jim4614]

Always Dee ... Always. So amazing, so exceptionally talented. Transports me back ... Such a beautiful sound. ❤💕

[@ColeTrainPhenomenalcrew]

Dee Xscapes same i think of how outstanding I am!!

[@tomgarama3401]

Who else is feeling outstanding in 2019???

[@ColeTrainPhenomenalcrew]

Tom Garama me

[@DocHalliday]

...to infinity.

[@doristhibodeaux3795]

My favorite song of all time!!!

[@kimprice5001]

Mine too

[@samt7449]

And then some

[@GeminiLeo6]

I love this song and group ❤️ I wish I was back in 80s

[@JoslynShakur-e3p]

Its this song Outstanding That makes me think about life,death,and the aluminatii and the importance of it all!

[@mchlselects]

this track was written using magic. it's not too good to be true. it's just good. unprecedented raw talent - allowed to be free and cultivated. so lovely. :)

[@REAC1105]

Magic

[@sumar207]

Well-said!

[@johanbesse]

Bring back that sound,vibe ,music dance 1 big party best music time the great 80,s Amsterdam love this music.

[@DarrylPhillips-g1u]

The best band off all time hands down

[@robertogil3723]

2023 Hit 60 Life can’t get better then this Glad I was able to enjoy the Greatest Bands of of Time

[@scottmays570]

What a jam man.....if you don't like this one, you and I can't hang out. Percussion player earned his check on this one

[@ThomasVentzke-zh4cj]

You guys of Gap-band: You always knock me out.....❤Thanks from Tommy.....

[@chaguanas212]

I feel so alive with this song 😃🤗

[@jussTony]

Charlie shining with the voice of an angel ✨✨✨

[@kingzingo1784]

This is a heavenly performance. You can tell he's in the zone, he makes it look effortless

[@daishawngivins1106]

The 80s was something special and everyone came with they bast outfit for live TV

[@donaldcurry150]

This song represents my culture, my generation & music from the most gifted on earth. Just as this son can & will stand the test of time, so will we Brothas & Sistas. The very best.

[@corinneguettard6413]

Je

[@imakemynamelongsoicantsayi4141]

you only look at the surface of music in our current times not bothering to see the decent and even good songs

[@ms.coleman8403]

if you dont shut up

[@keithluckett3331]

Donald Curry, you got that right✊🏿💯

[@loripeotter2871]

It represents my culture also. My mother loved music..especially R&B, we listened to it everyday. My brother was a DJ at a Disco in my town and played all of these great bands.. My mother took us 4 girls to dance there at least 2 days a week because she loved it. I was only 11 and the baby, but it was back in the day when you could take your kids to the bar. I listen to this song regularly. I absolutely love the Gap Band.

[@maudemathildeh335]

My little brother and me used to love Soul Train God Rest his soul. We never missed an episode.

[@SuperJimmielee]

My momma loved the gap band. Rest in peace momma.

[@Vivian-t6g2d]

This certainly lights my fire!❤❤❤

[@jobu120]

Class of 85 we jammed it then we still jammin it now!👍

[@skunkd4life]

#85allthewaylive

[@DMVTone-r5s]

𝒀𝒆𝒑 𝒊𝒎 𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒇 85 𝒕𝒐😉

[@natnaelberhanu-i8w]

This song sounded so good it reminded me of Shaq’s I’m outstanding and that song was a sample of the gap band. This song is playing on lastchanceu as I’m watching right now.

[@koolhandduke4087]

The kids know him as "Uncle Charlie" now, but Charlie Wilson and his brothers were cool way back when. Putting out a great sound that rocked the clubs.

[@alfredmartinangelo1611]

I’m STILL in AWE of their beautiful WORDS And My HOWThey CAN MOVE like Athletes their Momentum always Made Me Feel Like I Was Witnessing A Final Game in Some Game like the Celtics And Lakers back in the day!!!