Gene Chandler is one of the few singers to achieve chart success spanning the doo-wop, rhythm & blues, soul & disco musical eras 50's-80's. His 2 biggest hits were "Duke Of Earl" & "Groovy Situation". But he recorded a lot of great songs such as "Just Be True", "Nothing Can Stop Me", "What Now," "Rainbow," "I Fooled You This Time," "Think Nothing About It," "A Man's Temptation," "To Be A Lover," "Bless Our Love", "You Can't Hurt Me No More" etc.
@judahwarrior9403 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the songs my mom played over and over.....I knew why then, I know why NOW! I was nine yrs old when this came out and mom played this on a 45 in record. Man, great memories.......miss you MOM....R.I.P. Glad y'all enjoyed it.
@Toni-pl4zz3 жыл бұрын
I was a little girl when this song came out and my Mom played it to death!!! It's "Rainbow 65". Even at an early age I had an ear for great music and THIS ONE RIGHT HERE......!!!! NO WORDS...
@BigESmalls Жыл бұрын
Same thing with my dad. Even now when I play it, it's on repeat forever, LOL.
@kurtadams30212 жыл бұрын
The LEGENDARY Mr Gene Chandler
@tonyrussi77773 жыл бұрын
Gene "The Duke of Earl" Chandler!! Always put on a GREAT show!
@tonyrussi77773 жыл бұрын
Original "Rainbow" was 1965 I think & it was LIVE from the Regal Theater in Chicago. LOVED IT!!
@ladycharliestallworth22803 жыл бұрын
Yes please do the that version.
@kopro-uma12583 жыл бұрын
Rainbow 65 is way much better
@darweshiblackwell25882 жыл бұрын
Ra8nbow 62 rainbow 65 rainbow 80.65 is best one.
@rudolphbradshaw61242 жыл бұрын
Tony Russi, this is Rainbow 65 the 2nd version of this song. The original was recorded live at The Regal Theater in Chicago in 1962
@rudolphbradshaw61242 жыл бұрын
Tony Russi,the original came out 1962
@jalandacurry45853 жыл бұрын
You MUST MUST MUST react to Rainbow 65 the Live version!!! Love it!!
@carameldiva51316 ай бұрын
That's the best version
@AnitaLife273 жыл бұрын
That is some royalty there!!! The DUKE of Earl! Beautiful Gene! You are a master!!!!
@normacherylwashington48722 жыл бұрын
No version is better than the original live version, Rainbow ´65!!!!
@jasonking6892 Жыл бұрын
Gene is still the man when your #1 👍🇬🇧
@skyblue95153 жыл бұрын
Your asking how, why....because he's the Duke of Earl!
@BigESmalls Жыл бұрын
Yup, his live version though, it's fire.
@johnflores26453 жыл бұрын
Jay and the Americans 'Cara Mia ', or ' come a little bit closer , and this magic moment won't disappoint
@debitaylor21013 жыл бұрын
Yes, they were my first concert. Jay just passed RIP
@dellamcduffie20503 жыл бұрын
Rainbow 65 live will mess with your mind!
@carameldiva51316 ай бұрын
This is my aunt's FAVORITE song and has made me and my two cousins promise to play this at her funeral. And she is/was dead serious!😂😂😂
@carlbaker72422 жыл бұрын
I had forgotten about this one. Much appreciated. I have to add it to my Playlist.
@zinarhone76423 жыл бұрын
15 years before this Rainbow he made Rainbow 65. Check that one out along with Duke of Earl and I Fooled You This Time.
@leolaseyts7363 жыл бұрын
I see you two listening to oldies a lot and thought you would love working my way back to you by The spinners. it is a song that makes you want to get up and boogie lol. Love your show
@minniekline54083 жыл бұрын
Love Gene Chandler! Great one, Folks!!!💗💗
@sylviabobo5797 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to my world, I've been listening to Mr. Chandler forever!! "I just wanna reach out and touch you"❤😊
@donnaallan14883 жыл бұрын
THIS is the song is was talking about. The flipside of Duke of Earl. This live version is fantastic.
@highpath47763 жыл бұрын
never heard this side in the UK to my memory.
@suzie4417 Жыл бұрын
Gene Chandler ‘The Duke’ knew how to set the stage & call to his Duchess!❤ He always dressed so cool & had his top hat in hand he always looked like royalty! His voice just grabbed you & didn’t let you go 🥰🦋💜
@skyblue95153 жыл бұрын
This was first released in 1961, this one was released in 1980.
@warrenroy73332 жыл бұрын
This was a MUST at a party.. last dance
@defrantzforrest19422 жыл бұрын
Thanks for playing my Dad's song.
@defrantzforrest19422 жыл бұрын
I have a video of him singing it now at 82
@steverusso1773 жыл бұрын
"Duke of Earl" by Gene Chandler
@corineharris2485 Жыл бұрын
Love him!!!!!!❤❤❤❤
@fredmarinovich54773 жыл бұрын
He had a huge hit in early sixties with Duke of Earl. Don't remember this song, might have been drunk when it came out
@rudolphbradshaw6124 Жыл бұрын
This is his 3rd version, his first was 1962, then Rainbow 65
@stantheman4443 Жыл бұрын
The great ones never disappoint. 💯
@kerrymann79843 жыл бұрын
You two are the best. You liked Alabama. Their song Closer you Get ,you will love
@onegodclothing9044 Жыл бұрын
You need to React to the full version of that song Rainbow 65 Gene Chandler, trust, he goes hard!!!!
@dorothyesked1802 Жыл бұрын
Okay you guys knocked it out of the park with Gene Chandler "Rainbow" Fiy there's a live version that's insane.
@stevenchavez38132 жыл бұрын
The Duke of Earl. Go Gene
@sylviafarese8837 Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Y’all’s reacting like you did the second he begins is what I always tell my daughter. Of course, the man just totally kills. I want to say he was THE DUKE OF EARL which was early 60s. Thought I’ve heard probably a thousand times it still impacts me like I can’t explain! ✌️
@vivianwade3185 Жыл бұрын
That wasn't the first rainbow that he made. It came later!!!! He actually made 3 rainbows. FACTS💯💯
@kennethroy29113 жыл бұрын
Try Jackie Wilson Danny Boy_Jackie was one of Michael Jackson mentor
@adam.44873 жыл бұрын
This is unreal! I grew up during that era, loved his Duke of Earl etc, but I never heard this one! I bet it wasn't ever on the radio or something. ??? wow wow wow wow
@vivianstokes4111 Жыл бұрын
That's what I am talking about can you understand that THANKS FOR PLAYING THE WHOLE PART 1+2 THIS. THAT THANNG I LOVE ❤️😗 IT. MUSIC REALLY BRING OUT ALL KINDS OF THINGS IN PEOPLE JUST HAVE TO LISTEN TO THE WORDS AN DON'T LEAVE OUT OUR D J HE WRITE ✍️ FEELING IT TOO GREAT PC FOR EVER
@rudolphbradshaw61242 жыл бұрын
This was Rainbow 65, you should hear his original which was recorded live at The Regal Theater in 1962
@vivianstokes4111 Жыл бұрын
Just one thang !!!! means it's like having lots of turbulence of the heat all kinds of things going on in your heart in this case I am going to say he is really feeling lots of Rainbows that Is then Can a person ever really feel that way today THAT THING IS CALL PASSION FEELINGS WITH EVERYTHING IN YOUR SOUL NOW THAT'S MY OPINION OF LOVE !!🎵🎶💕💕
@sandramiller67522 жыл бұрын
I need another drink 😂😂
@AshezOh3 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes, yesssss to all the uploads! I'm living for them! Can you react to Secret Lovers by Atlantic Starr. I think ya'll reactions will be hilarious!
@gweno5503 жыл бұрын
This song had a revival of sorts in 1980 1981 us college kids back then loved it
@shannonk.moorer9158 Жыл бұрын
The all time 80s summer picnic family reunion song that had everybody showing out, 8-800!
@jeffpearson96212 жыл бұрын
I remember hearing this song and several others my sister would play. Her friends would be listening to it swaying to the song with their eyes close. We would laugh get chased out of the living room. Listen to Sam Cook, Johnny Mathis, Little Anthony. I think Gene Chandler also did a remake of this song called Rainbow 65..
@debra74492 жыл бұрын
“The Duke of Earl” he is Truly one of the greatest ones, to ever hit the air waves. 🎶
@bakercarl85182 жыл бұрын
True love music.
@kopro-uma12583 жыл бұрын
Please react to Rainbow 65(live) from Gene Chandler. Its the original version. Way much better. This is the 80s version.
@michaelking20383 жыл бұрын
You can never ever go wrong with Gene Chandler. However, this jam is "Rainbow 80." You gotta check out the 'original' version of Rainbow and the 'live' version at the Regal Theater. You won't be disappointed.
@mizzcarla71913 жыл бұрын
Y'all need to listen to Rainbow 65 by him LIVE....whoooo !
@carameldiva51316 ай бұрын
Yall need to listen to BB King and Bobby Blue Bland song I like to live the love I sing about (long title I know) the live version. Was my geandma's favorite song. RIP Grandma
@abrahamsmith42482 жыл бұрын
Because he did it over in 1980, the original he did is live rainbow 65 in 1965.
@atraw93003 жыл бұрын
React to Brenda Holloway - Every little bit hurts
@davidmazon75162 жыл бұрын
Gene Chandler's got some of the best soul oldies.
@bigdyce45 Жыл бұрын
Whoever sent you this is tryna sabotage you. Rainbow '65 is the ultimate live performance. I'm still looking for a video recording of the original performance at the Regal Theatre.
@gpxo113 жыл бұрын
The original was paired with the single You threw a Lucky Punch in 1962-both being hits.
@shirleycollins62413 жыл бұрын
He recorded “ Groovy Situation”.
@johnsomn21482 жыл бұрын
Weekend basement 25 cent dance 💃 party, slow dancing to the 45s records
@jacquelinea44692 жыл бұрын
This song is premium soul. Next level begging!
@jacquelinea44692 жыл бұрын
He feud one version in 1965. That’s why it’s called Rainbow ‘80!
@vikingslifer29312 жыл бұрын
The live version of this song is total electric. Gotta check that one out too..
@odellmorganjr.13612 жыл бұрын
I think he recorded this song three times: Rainbow '65, Rainbow 80, Rainbow '88. Each time it was a hit. Check out the recorded live version Rainbow "65, he brought the house down!
@grendellloyd32473 жыл бұрын
Speaking of rainbows... try Rainbow - street of dreams... such an amazing song
@marquettahall91803 жыл бұрын
Yessssss
@theresamcdonald19433 жыл бұрын
Oh Shawn your so mushy,.... mel good thing you can smile at him and say honey calm down, when the song is done we'll get up and dance with the lights on. We had great songs back then . love you two . Terry Oh and Mel go get your black heels, yes I'm an old romantic. .
@helamuelrodriguez10682 жыл бұрын
You gotta hear the live version of this song😎
@bmw38422 жыл бұрын
I wish Patty and Gene would've recorded together .they are so similar in styles .
@corineharris2485 Жыл бұрын
His and Jerry Butler’s music is the lick y’all!
@louisemarvel33692 жыл бұрын
He originally did a live version of this in 1963
@williamjohnson39972 жыл бұрын
1965
@jimsealy94893 жыл бұрын
Listen to Gene Chandler Does She Have A Friend For Me also from the 1980's its a great toon
@vickismith41802 жыл бұрын
Not the 1980's the 60's. There was a movie of the Motown Show and Gene Chandler was one of the performers. This was back when Stevie Wonder was "Little" Stevie Wonder.
@rudolphbradshaw612415 күн бұрын
The original was 1962 live at the Regal Theater
@sharilynbratton64763 жыл бұрын
You gotta listen to 'Does Your Mama Know About Me' by Bobby Taylor and the Vancouvers, it's awesome! The song was actually written by Tommy Chong from Cheech and Chong fame, ha, he was in this band way back inthe 60s!
@rhondanelson72183 жыл бұрын
I love there’s a rainbow. You have to react to groovy situation.
@annmills31633 жыл бұрын
☮️💜
@helamuelrodriguez10682 жыл бұрын
You guys gotta hear the live version of this song!!!
@sandramiller67522 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶💯
@supersonicsoulsupreme14143 жыл бұрын
If you guys get a chance check out the live version Rainbow 65 it is the original This one is pretty good but the original is a must listen to.you will understand why he was called Gean Chandler the Women Handler back in the day✌️&♥️
@vivianstokes4111 Жыл бұрын
IT'S RAINBOW 65 I WAS THERE
@dwainwilder7337 Жыл бұрын
I can’t say it any louder than the other comments, the original from 1965 is the best version, by the way Gene Chandler did it!
@MimaLaReina Жыл бұрын
Y’all need the 65 version
@joyroberts82662 жыл бұрын
I can’t say, this isn’t my favorite artist, bur I did like the song! There was actually the original, that was back in the 1960’s. So, this was called “Rainbow’80, because it was the updated version. I’d say he came to fame in the ‘60s. His 1st song was called, “The Duke Of Earl.” Love ya guys!!!
@peterhudgens88173 жыл бұрын
Rainbow’80!!!!!
@sandramiller67522 жыл бұрын
10👍💯
@grandmasbabyledesma12662 жыл бұрын
They need to hear the original version rainbow 65
@venestagreen63762 жыл бұрын
This song came out in the early sixties, not the eighties. You can listen to the technology of the sound.
@cpb51283 жыл бұрын
Love how you review some classics. Here’s one you might never heard of. Bunny Walters take the money and run.
@cpb51283 жыл бұрын
Oh and you might like John Rowles. Cheryl Moana Marie or If I only had time.
@acidthunder12 жыл бұрын
Try gene chandler nothing can stop me and I can take care of myself
@DonGivani Жыл бұрын
You should have done the live Rainbow version of 1965
@billward10803 жыл бұрын
Thats rainbow 65 😎
@MiLady_Saiyan3 жыл бұрын
You should react to Randy Travis - Three Wooden Crosses. Great song
@DM-gu3zc Жыл бұрын
Try SWITCH “There never be” y’all will love this one!!
@francislester63276 ай бұрын
I can’t believe you talk about Gene Chandler and you don’t talk about - Get Down !!! The funkiest track of the late 70’s it’s a classic and a definite floor filler 👍🏻🏴
@laurastormgarcia43533 жыл бұрын
❤️🥰❤️ Hello S & M SQUAD, HAPPY HOLIDAYS !!! ☃️❄️🎄⭐️ 😳 😄 ❤️ ⭐️👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 STANDING OVATION!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⭐️❤️😄😳 🔥🔥🔥 Oh MY, I’m blushing!!! Mr. Chandler’s voice is smooth as silk!!! Be still my heart . . . Let’s NOT EVEN begin to discuss the “delicious” lyrics”!!! 🔥🔥🔥⭐️ ❄️💨☃️Ok, I’m cooled down now, WHEW!!! THAT was a close one!!! ⭐️ Shawn and Mel, your reactions were PRICELESS!!! You almost made me blush, but you kept it together, until the biting comment . . . But we don’t need to bother with that! 😉 ⭐️ OUTSTANDING REACTION! ⭐️ Now . . . PLEASE, for comparison purposes, and for MY sake, kindly play “LOVE WON’T LET ME WAIT” by MAJOR HARRIS. Prettiest pleases and with love always!!! ~ Laura💘 ❤️ 🥰❤️ S and M SQUAD IS THE BEST!!! ❤️🥰❤️
@MimaLaReina Жыл бұрын
Now listen to Duke of Earl…. Yeah that will blow you away
@MsPunk563 жыл бұрын
Please listen to “ the end of the Rainbow” by McKinley Mitchell. I believe you’ll absolutely love him!
@marthadigges74363 жыл бұрын
Please react to Town Without Pity, Gene Pitney.
@barrythomas62272 жыл бұрын
I prefer the newer arrangement (Rainbow 80) to the earlier Rainbow 65.
@Jason-ib4fk3 жыл бұрын
Love y'all's reactions! Glad to have caught ya live the night you got cut short, oops! Would love to see y'all go down the Benjamin Orr (& Cars... he sang lead on many of their hits and did his own solo album, the Lace)... Such a beautiful voice & guy. The song I link here below, This Time Around, and many others such as Stay the Night, & Too Hot to Stop as a solo artist, and Let's Go, and Drive as lead singer with the Cars! Please do it! He left us all too soon! Thanks!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGapdXdtnp2nesk