The Grass Roots - Sooner or Later

[@pepeboy234]

These original musicians and songwriters right here were the greatest feel good band ever. No matter how bad the world gets, listen to their songs and it makes you feel a whole lot better

[@glennhfriedman4571]

although they relied on studio musicians to record their songs .

[@jjjtttggg]

@@glennhfriedman4571 and record company songwriters to write them! :)

[@jimuren2388]

But other than that ... :: eyeroll ::

[@petersclafani4370]

So true. I love the grassroots music. I play it everyday

[@ijeff2005]

They had great outside songwriters for the most part and excellent production, but the boys in the band delivered all those great vocals. Three excellent singers in that band.

[@tbascoebuzz4782]

They’re so underrated. We had such awesome music and so many amazing bands who gave us such incredible memories…we took them for granted. We were kids….and had no idea what we had, every single day!!

[@glennhfriedman4571]

Not underrated Not respected ,perhaps by the Hall Of Fame voters. This band had about ten top hits and not exclusively here in ther States

[@superlate97]

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[@dbarnes544]

It seemed like they had a hit every week in the early 70s. Amazing

[@RWald8888]

I never took the grass roots or any band from that time for granted. Even as a kid I knew this type of music would endure.

[@moemcgovern7345]

Like Three Dog Night

[@KatzMeow268]

My sister and I grew up next door to Dennis Provisor and we would listen to the band practicing in his garage. As children, we had no idea how famous they were but we loved their music. So much fun!

[@JeffreyBrown-f4e]

Did your dad tell you to tell them to turn that noise down?😊

[@mustangsally6500]

Don't regret one bit growing up listening to the 70s songs. Graduated HS 1975

[@karenfields-sb4cq]

Me too😂

[@kenfuller8120]

71 here great music

[@debivc78]

50 yrs later and I still know every word by heart.

[@redhotpropsmichigan334]

You know it but I can't remember what I had for breakfast! HA!

[@richardortiz8704]

2021

[@mommacrow3170]

Ikr.

[@vincentberte7675]

@@redhotpropsmichigan334 I hear that!!!

[@irissanders7487]

2022

[@thomaskelly8571]

In my opinion quite simply the most underrated and taken for granted great group of all time.

[@johnbritt53]

Yup

[@cherylb2008]

One of the BEST 70’s group Temptation eyed my favorite Rob Grill was HOT

[@michaeldandrea1725]

How can you not smile watching this performance? I am a child of the sixties/seventies and they are in my mind the most underrated group of the sixties. So many great hits!

[@Drillin4Oil]

Rest in Peace, Rob. We loved you then and we love you now! Thanks for your musical contribution.

[@michaelacquavella9659]

Amen 4 Rob, and Rock We Lost A TRUE Warrior.

[@kysersose3924]

Thank God I grew up in that generation. What memories.

[@Baci302]

And what great music.

[@monicacappetta7017]

They were one of my favorite bands in the 70's and today.

[@baldwinwallace4926]

This song always puts me in a good mood and makes me smile ... no matter how tough my day was ....

[@mowman7777]

Yep, as soon as the song starts it gets me goin.

[@freethrice]

Sounds a lot like a country song to me. Anybody else?

[@harper_anne2089]

Me too! I listen to 60's 70's when I am down. Going through the list tonight. I miss the good ole days and the best music ever 💯

[@jimstewart1584]

Probably the most versatile group at this time. So many cool songs for that period.

[@chazbo3071fun]

I've watched this video many times over the years and it brings a smile to my face every time. Terrific live performance and Mary Arnold is the cutest.

[@jefferyrichardson1348]

Who is the pretty lady?

[@chazbo3071fun]

@@jefferyrichardson1348 Mary Arnold, a member of Kenny Rogers group First Edition.

[@Bob-xj8jl]

When I first watched this video, I thought that was Linda Ronstadt... but I guess not!

[@superlate97]

Thank you for sharing that, I had no idea who she was.

[@jerryboswell3849]

Lovely lady she is, for her that was a treat, would have loved to sing a duet with her

[@mlhollow8309]

DID WE HAVE THE BEST MUSIC EVER, OR WHAT, RIGHT? KILLER!

[@jimmyc2895]

Loved this song as A little kid. Almost 53 years old now and still love it.2019 will soon be over.God bless those who see this

[@Rspenesmit]

59 soon to be 60 and ever since I discovered their greatest hits album that my sis 10 years older than me had in her collection, I was hooked, I had never even heard of them at the time.

[@victorlutes4723]

One of my favorite songs as a kid, worked with many radio people in life; met the band before Rob died in 1988,; they were just as cool. GOD bleas those who read this , great tune and lyrics & band stayed on track harmineoua talent

[@kathyharrington546]

,63still love it.💖 forever.

[@magpieone9390]

I'm 56.I remember hearing it in my cousin's room,her trying to teach me how to dance.Great memories.

[@chucksoup7]

I thank god I had the pleasure of growing up in the 60s, the 70s and even the 80s but the 60s, I can't even put it into words. You just had to be there. The Beatles, The Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, The 4 Seasons, Simon and Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, The Young Rascals, The Motown Sound. I have to stop, I'm salivating.

[@PuffKitty]

We were spoiled by the music and groundbreaking genres, that's for sure! 😊

[@chucksoup7]

For sure

[@victorechavarria1538]

Awesome group beautiful song Golden era good times i remember im 74 years old AND still healty

[@intrepidtraveller8212]

You are only 37 in the head!! Keep moving onward and upward - Greetings from Johannesburg South Africa. 30/07/24

[@karenfields-sb4cq]

I'm 67. This is my era 😂

[@RayTuttle-of5qd]

Thanks for taking me back to a time in my life when things were so much simpler !

[@swill2342]

Was watching Uncle Buck the other day and there is a scene where he says " Is that the Grass Roots" Loved it!!

[@richardbarreca]

THIS WAS THE BEST TIME TO BE A KID EVER...BEST MEMORIES OF MY CHILDHOOD AND MY FIRST LOVE SHARON BETH KONCIUS.

[@wallytjr256]

I just discovered this video about two weeks ago. I have watched it about 25 times. This is what rock music is all about! Love it!

[@rodmoore1577]

Man this takes me back to the summer of 1972. My Dad had a part time job along with his regular job at safety brake in Texarkana TX. I wanted to make some money so he took me to work with him there. Paid me 10 dollars, that was alot of money back then. The radio was always on while we worked and I remember this song along with the ojays tower of power and many others. This just reminds me of all the fun I had working with my Dad and it really helped me appreciate how hard he worked to provide for us. Love you Dad.

[@rodmoore1577]

Sadly hard working men today don't get the same respect as hard working back then did.

[@dbrinkm1]

Mary Arnold was so cute and she had a great vocal presentation to add to this song and especially, to Kenny Rodgers production company. This takes me back to 1971...graduated Ill.State Univ..then....Vn War Era ... disabled Veteran US Army Combat Corpsman/ Surgery Tech.. First Army MEDDAC Dept. Surgery/CMS db

[@edwardharding9354]

During my freshman year in college, we had the Grassroots in concert for Homecoming. It was one heck of a mighty good concert!

[@michaelhoffman5486]

you lucky bastard

[@lmeadows8276]

What College?

[@cahoffsongs]

I saw them in 71’ , what a great band!

[@ez8546]

Rob Grill, one of the most handsome men that ever lived and Dennis Provisor, one of the most talented musicians who ever lived. God, how I miss this band!

[@JewelJewelBitler]

Agree. I had the biggest crush on Rob Grill in my teens. When I started watching these videos again I felt/feel those same emotions. It's a sweet memory from my sometime difficult youth.

[@tracyhall6195]

He (RG 1:52 , on left) died, somewhat tragically, ..too young.. in 2011, at 67. 😥 🕊 🙏

[@JewelJewelBitler]

@@tracyhall6195 Yes. After a fall and a stroke I believe.

[@tracyhall6195]

​@@JewelJewelBitler...Correct. 😢

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

So glad I grew up back then. In fact, I thank God for that.

[@Paula-rj3fx]

I agree. I'm so thankful for the memories that were made, especially with my sister, she is the best.

[@harper_anne2089]

Amen and Amen.

[@Chacha12355]

I am 69 years old and I’ve got to say I grew up with the best music in the whole world and when I was a teenager, we had the best music we had the 50s we had the 60s we had the 70s we had the 80s and we even had the 90s although the 90s I don’t know that wasn’t that many good songs like the 60s and 70s and 50swhat a time Creedence Clearwater Revival Lynyrd Skynyrd, John Benny and the Jets Peter Frampton, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Charlie pride so many so many I can’t leave them alone

[@JAFO44]

I sang along to this song when I was a kid in the early 70's and sing along to it now in my 60's. Rest in peace Rob Grill +Rick Coonce

[@55102]

we were blessed for having the best music of modern era

[@k94122]

One of the great things about this video is that the music was really live. Most of the time they'd just mouth the words to make sure that the audience heard exactly what they were used to. So this is a great and special look at the fun they were having and how they really sounded live. Fantastic!

[@k94122]

+Kevin Rooney And thanks for identifying the 'chick'.

[@PaulMcElveen]

Very Handsome, Very Handsome Talented Singers and Musicians! The Grassroots are excellent, and the Tambourine player and backup lady singer is very pretty, entertaining and has perfect timing! I was born in the late fall of 1978 I Love this Performance! I Love this Song! I have always loved this song! Entertaining, Fun Video! They are having so much fun performing! It makes me wish I was on stage with them!

[@HeliGuy2]

How have I missed Mary for all these years? She is so cute and she can really sing, her vocals are spot on. I've got a crush on her, she moves nice and that smile wow, and she looks so happy - what a concept. Those were the days, thank God for youtube so we can go back in time. Loved the Grassroots, i wore their albums out.

[@blainepederson9776]

I had the same thoughts!

[@Jkaye13]

They don't need her.. she sings one word at the end of two sentences..and she thinks she is carrying the show... she isn't needed, these guys are great WITHOUT her, they got all the harmony they need. All she does is get in Rob's way moving around bouncing back and forth. Here's a tip...BACKGROUND singers are just that....in the BACKGROUND!! they don't stand up in front of the band!

[@jennyhaines2896]

Love the grassroots always! The grassroots a day keeps the sadness away.

[@brendaquick6598]

She wasn't a background singer. She was a member of Kenny Rogers and the First Edition. The Grass Roots were playing on Kenny's variety show and Mary joined for fun.

[@jamesvangurpan1959]

she sucks ass....she is way off

[@moddie6783]

I haven't heard this masterpiece in decades. Sounds so fresh even after all of these years. This Bands music has so much soul and rythmn. And all of them can sing. They all have wonderful voices with great pitch and tone. I think Warren is so damn dreamy. ♥

[@jeanniewight8471]

I think you can tell that Rob really enjoyed what he was doing, as he said in a layer interview. He said it was a lot of fun still, after so many years, and that attitude was infectious as you can see all the band members seem to be having a good time. I like where there is a key change in the song. The excitement builds musically, and it is great. I also love the bridge. They sing it well and it is an excellent performance.

[@jimmymiller77]

Where did these days go ??? Just listen to the "Crap" they give us today. Now I now what Hell is like !! NO Auto Tune, NO Strobe lights and special effects. Just PURE Talent. O'h, what I wouldn't give to go back to those times. Air was clean and Sex was dirty !! >

[@LarsDcCase]

Great classic song from a great Band. 🥰 This was from simpler times, good friends, and fun times.

[@smithdeb156]

I'm 68 and feel bad for the kids today. They do not have these groups that played live and had music and vocals to sing and dance too.

[@bountyman2010]

Have always loved their music.....especially this one......which was my brothers favorite......he passed 3 years ago......RIP David !!!!!

[@Paula-rj3fx]

Dewayne Rawls, I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother David. God bless you Dewayne Rawls

[@vanessajohnson1807]

It's amazing the spiritual way they sang. And how many hits they had. Powerful!

[@davesplendorio9661]

Dennis Provisor on Keyboards and great vocal fills!!

[@JeffMcNeal]

Dennis has a great, soulful voice.

[@debbieblaylock9997]

Oh yeah

[@user-us4dj9tv7j]

He made the song perfect. In 3rd grade I had a crush on a girl and would wait sitting on her desk every morning until one day she sang to me this song and melted my heart. I grew from my crush after a year but will always have the memory of this great song from the radio being sang to me by a young little girl in 1972.

[@jeannebrock4068]

Saw them many times ‘68-72. Dennis was my fav and one time I finally got to meet him!!! That was 50 years ago.

[@michelel4074]

Apparently Jimi Hendrix wanted him for his band but Dennis was under contract with The Grass Roots.

[@peterbradfield2805]

Believe it or not, this song by The Grass Roots is associated with my favorite going to the dentist moments of all-time. Back in 1971, when "Sooner Or Later" was a huge hit for the band I was 7-years old and need a lot of dentistry work due to a huge overbite problem I had. Around that same time my mom found a new dentist who was actually fairly new to the profession. He was a young man who was in his mid-20's, and I do believe became a dentist to deliberately not get drafted a few years earlier, sure enough as a man in his mid-20's, Dr. Ross (I can't remember his first name), would always have his sound system in his office turned to the latest stereo Rock n' Roll hits station, and well let's just say that The Grass Roots' "Sooner Or Later" has always been associated with my favorite dentistry moments with Dr. Ross. (If only that had continued to be so 50-years later. LOL!) (BTW, I love in Dr. Ross' office were a lot of younger and slightly older moms bringing in their children -- I'm sure Dr. Ross had a lot admirers wanting to pounce on him and his surfer dude looks.

[@louisb5563]

Wow, how cool is that?! Thanks for sharing that story!👍

[@PhilFeedback]

Great memories of listening to this song back in the day. 🎉

[@jimroveto1543]

Dennis Provisor's fill in vocals are probably the best ever recorded, what an incredible talent. The girl is too cute, all the fun she's havin.

[@claudemcwhorter]

i like Dennis better than Rob, And yes the girl is livin in Ecstacy !!

[@terridorn9077]

@@claudemcwhorter Nope, Rob still #1❤😍😎

[@bluebird925]

My guess is the girl is Mary Arnold from Kenny Rogers and the First Edition. I could be wrong, just taking a guess.

[@Redshoes51]

Bill Rei… You are exactly right…

[@rogertemple7193]

I think that this was the Kenny Rogers music show that was on in syndicated tv with the First Edition.

[@lorettabyrd1492]

I've been loving this Song 🎵 when I was little, still listening at 60 years old , and I look fabulous ❤

[@RslBaerLaw]

Great song from a great group.

[@jeffcoakley3628]

So cool seeing this group and the sweet gal having fun doing a great song and I never get tired of seeing it again.The best

[@cheriamour1762]

These guys had such great chemistry on stage, it made them even more gorgeous, and their smiles!

[@cheriamour1762]

Thanks AMJ! Have a wonderful day. Love that song!

[@cheriamour1762]

@Al Mojica,Jr. Thank you Al! I love that song! Have a wonderful day!

[@lindastjohn5007]

Great video. Warren with that gorgeous smile and voice.

[@leonardskinner100]

Saw them in 68 in my school gym when they were on top of the chart's, for $ 2.50 and we thought that was expensive then, today groups play in arena's and charge huge amount's to see them, don't you wish we could all go back to the 60's and early 70's when classic rock came along.

[@kathyharrington546]

Yes 😘

[@festivelady826]

@leonardskinner100 - More than you know, brother!

[@johnnocera3034]

I promise you this.....I am so outta here if I find a time machine. Those were great days.

[@leovangroll7165]

Not to mention that today's bands suck live.

[@carolynevers7924]

What a great memory. $2.50, LOL. Wow.

[@AncientExplorerBCE]

Rob Grill was painfully handsome. Great voice too.

[@leavingitblank9363]

He rocked "the look" well.

[@cheriamour1762]

Such a great smile! And Warren entner too! Both gorgeous!

[@mezobromelia]

He really was

[@shmuli9]

So is Warren Enter's voice.

[@teresatorres8540]

Some years before he passed I had the surprise carding him at a store and as soon I looked at the drivers license and couldn't believe it yep it was him I felt like a teenager looking at my first crush damm he was so handsome.I think he knew I was a fan but I was on the job I thanked him and he went on his way.

[@rayleneacevespurcell7136]

These were what you would call nice guys ...good guys...real gentlemen...just sweet honest respectful gentlemen who were so joyous when singing together

[@skeeterbodeen8326]

What a magical performance!!!

[@cm2238]

This represents a great time of the 70s...everyone was so carefree and enjoying themselves!

[@wendellpeters5083]

grass roots were sooo good, one of the best ever rock groups of all time

[@Mikester61]

The girl is Mary Arnold, a member of Kenny Rogers and the First Edition. They had a show that was produced in Canada called Rolling on the River. Apparently Mary loved the grass roots and wanted to sing with them when they guest starred on the show.

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

Yes! I remember her. Ha ha ha...Kenny Rogers back then. But I remember her because I had such a crush on her.

[@carltonbaggett6083]

Steven Bashakis 1st Edition, good band, like classsical country , but im stoned. Still like them.

[@kevink7777]

Yeah, yeah, oh yeah... what condition my condition was in !!

[@kevink7777]

+Brother Kellymatthew Barnes Yeah, yeah, oh yeah, what condition my condition was in.

[@CadillacL]

Steven Bashakis I was about to ask that was Mary Arnold.👍🏻

[@dkizxpt-su3ze]

I'm not exaggerating, this literally is my favorite song of all-time

[@brianm.armstrong70]

I've seen The band and Rob Grill so many times over the years...now they are gone and so will I ,soon. Sad...but at least this wonderful teenage angst music of my youth will live on. I hope generations after I'm gone will appreciate it!

[@roseblake5803]

Brian M. Armstrong : How do you know you will be gone ?

[@brianm.armstrong70]

@@roseblake5803 I'm old. Not in great shape. Have several health issues and if this Covid gets me it's good bye cruel world!

[@roseblake5803]

Brian M. Armstrong : I hope you will be okay. This is a sad cruel world.

[@kattrakee]

Loved this since forever !!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶

[@1961misut]

This song is still in my top ten ! Just plan fun ,timeless, and always puts me in a good mood!

[@mathewhorodner2000]

My favorite Grassroots song is Midnight Confessions!....I am 45 years old. :)

[@1961misut]

A lot of good songs by the Grass Roots, this is when songs we’re enjoyable.@@mathewhorodner2000

[@urbansetter1]

I love this song. I had the 45, lol. Great music in the 60s and 70s. So glad I grew up in that era.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

kristi schrittwieser me too miss the late 60s and 70s

[@jimmyc2895]

kristi schrittwieser me too !

[@dennis2966]

Kristi, same here. I'm not particularly happy to be in my 60s now, but if it meant that I grew up with some of the best music ever, then it was worth it.

[@paulharvey7453]

@@dennis2966 Me too I really can't believe I'm in my 60s but we did have the best music and the best muscle cars and good looking girls back then!!!

[@jillmott1684]

This is my band to. I have listened to this band since the 70's I am now 55 years -old.

[@NothankyouGBK]

Going through all my old favourite grass roots songs! This is one hell of a nostalgic trip.. Even though I'm only 14

[@dennis2966]

LOL!

[@badcoach2000]

Age doesn't matter when good music is presented!

[@wyldvigilante]

I got to see them in concert at Seaworld one summer evening. It was a beautiful day and I was only 17 with my high school sweetheart. I will always remember running to the sound of this song hand in hand to get to our seats. Some nights stay with you forever.

[@cdreamsleeves]

I love it when a band is obviously having a party over a song!

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

Love this long, love this band

[@janinepiazza]

I've loved this group since 70's

[@slowhand1962]

The band is trying to have fun on the Rollin' on the River show. You can hear the crowd laugh in the background. Mary is just trying to fit in and she kills it. Again, compared to today's garbage this is gold.

[@pars4245]

The "crowd" is a laugh track.

[@Baci302]

She can sing her tail off.

[@EricScottBloom]

when groups had a an actual blast doing THEIR music!~E

[@roccoco58]

I agree that canned laugh track ruins the clip, but I think Mary is spot on.

[@BeerHits]

Marc Bogart - YES the canned laugh should not have been there is as far as I am going to agree with you. Otherwise it did NOT make the whole thing creepy, just a very small inconvenience. Mary WAS spot on great. This track WAS done a 9 out of 10 high quality rendition of a wonderful song. Also I will add, it was NOT lip-synched, but rather an ace very good live band.

[@andrewunjo158]

I love the tune and the tight harmonies! Glad to have lived through this time, even if I was only 7.

[@born4thstime]

My ALL TIME favorite song from early teens. Thanks for posting this song! Great memories. Even had some of those granny boots!

[@kathyortiz9509]

Love the Grass Roots! RIP Rob Grill (singer /bass ) Warren Entner is still living. ♡

[@kathyeanes7076]

Kathy Ortiz And Dennis Provisor is still singing with his group, The Hits, that he's been with for 30 years.

[@JAVIERORTEGON-g2x]

FEEL GOOD SONG ! 😸😸❤️❤️

[@kurttrimas9005]

What a loss we had when Rob was gone, should be her with us today, gotta love him, Thank you Rob. Love the whole band, wish they were all here.

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

All these boys were so handsome but I liked Dennis the most! So handsome and magnetic!

[@joycefields4970]

Love this song and Warren Entner's killer smile.

[@cheriamour1762]

Oh I just loved warrens killer smile. Gorgeous man and Rob too!

[@marshaphillips5664]

Probably my most favorite song. I still crank it up and sing along!!!!

[@philiptucci2458]

Magnificent Masterpiece from the Grass Roots, great music & great memories of life, top of the line solid gold standard of excellence forever

[@ronizutell4702]

Rob Grill ... soooo good looking! And their voices!!

[@luiscercado1015]

This song almost made cry 1971 greetings Guayaqui Ecuador

[@Gypsisoul1111]

I love this video. It reminds me of a simpler time on tv. Simpler time in life. And I love these guys.

[@tangobango9653]

“The Grass Roots” had a whole lotta’ hits. As Rob would say, “I didn’t know those guys did this one?”

[@markbrobeck6479]

Still a great song since the first time i heard it over 50 years ago!

[@stripervince1]

Fantastic song. One of the truly great 70s songs..

[@11danceful]

Love this. Mary is having the time of her life...really enjoying it. The crowd loves it too.

[@fredpickles5655]

fantastic. the happiness on her face brings happiness to everyone's else's face.

[@andrewhowse2670]

One of my favorite bands❤

[@pattibrooks1907]

Saw the Grass Roots at a Monkee Concert in 1986 along with Gary Pucket ! Love to listen to their music !

[@markolson5183]

I seen them too at a venue in LaCrosse Wisconsin. Great concert!

[@petg1967]

A FANTASTIC ROCK BAND!

[@greitje50]

Grassroots one of my favorite groups from my teen years.

[@jeffplachinski2083]

loving the grass roots. classic oldies.

[@Gypsisoul1111]

Best band. Most handsome band. Talented. I really love this band.

[@isaiahwright3322]

SO,COOL,COWBOY,WRIGHT😜

[@deelacelle5536]

Rob...🕊

[@lennieavirett]

Best version I have seen of this! Love it!

[@1937fordcoupe]

born in 1960 and I;m going to listen to this music till I die.

[@julieclifford7698]

“Sooner or later love is going to win.. “ 💖🌸💜

[@pablosabato4608]

when pop-rock sounded better than the craps we got today!

[@jackbruns7239]

The Grass Roots and Tommy James and the Shondells were the 2 Greatest and underrated bands EVER!!!!

[@joannklingaman9489]

What a fun video to watch..... Looks like they have so much fun !!!

[@travesotom6890]

I remember this song when I was a kid back in 1970 just loved it 😂

[@lowcostlegaldocument]

This song gets the adrenaline flowing! It's like fine wine--only gets better with age!

[@cynthiaellis4637]

I've Always LovetThis Group❤

[@lawrencerush]

Love the grass roots and I just love the girl in the video She brings such great fun energy and she nails it too 👍