This Infectious 70s Hit Has been RANKED as the Most Likable Song Ever! | Professor Of Rock

The amazing story of the first all indigenous band Redbone and their ultra catchy 70s smash Come and Get Your Love. The band was compelled by a burning desire to put the spirituality and history of their ancestry in the forefront of their music... the band featured in this episode risked commercial acceptance...disregarded music industry conventionalism, and scored the first major pop hit by a group entirely made up of Indigenous Americans. The inspiring story is coming up NEXT on Professor of Rock.
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“Come and Get Your Love,” the addictive ‘feel good' invigorator from 1974, made REDBONE the first band compromised of Indigenous Americans to bust the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100:
REDBONE was an interesting mix of Mexican American, and Indigenous American heritage- which was proudly represented in their unique music, AND prominently displayed in their live concert performances, where band members wore colorful Native attire- such as moccasins, buckskin, and beaded headbands on stage:
The band was formed ’68 by the the Vasquez brothers, Pat & Lolly, who changed their surname to “Vegas” at the prompting of legendary artist manager Bumps Blackwell.
Pat & Lolly were in expert hands with Blackwell. He was the man recognized for navigating the careers of Little Richard & Sam Cooke, and discovering the untapped greatness of a future virtuoso named Quincy Jones. It all started in the suburbs of Fresno, California, where the Vasquez brothers ‘cut their teeth’ as a teenage singing duo- performing R&B & pop covers at clubs in the area.
Pat, the younger of the Vasquez boys, won Coca Cola’s 1st national singing competition in '58 at age 17. Part of the grand prize by winning the contest was receiving a recording contract, but he put that on hold to remain side-by-side with his big brother.
The following year in ‘59, Pat & Lolly took their act to Los Angeles, and became a fixture on the famed Sunset Strip, and officially changed their last name to” Vegas”.
The duo performed consistently at local clubs on Hollywood Boulevard, and Sunset Boulevard while writing and playing on records by luminaries like Tina Tuner, James Brown, Sonny & Cher, Little Richard, and Elvis: Perhaps, the most eventful shows on the Sunset Strip that the brothers performed back in those early days, was when they were the opening act for the provocative stand-up comedian Lenny Bruce.
Pat & Lolly opened for Bruce for two weeks, and during several of those engagements, Bruce was arrested in the middle of his routine for using excessive profanity on stage, and taken to jail in handcuffs. The brothers were both great singers, and proficient at several instruments. Pat was a superb bassist, and Lolly dazzled his peers with his prowess as a guitarist.
It seemed logical that they should further their talents & wide-ranging musical interests, and create a totally new act with a fresh, distinctive sound. Pat revealed that it was an exciting, emerging artist, by the name of Jimi Hendrix, who was part Cherokee, that inspired the brothers to do something that had never been done before…. Assemble an all Native American rock band.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: What is your pick for the greatest toe tapper in music? Where the groove is so undeniable it has you hooked every time?

[@stephenbrown4211]

Quarter To Three Gary US Bonds Forgot Low Rider by War

[@cmikesmith664]

“Lido Shuffle” -Boz Scaggs 🎶🎵🎶

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Anything by the Four Tops or The Supremes. The Temptations had some real big toe tappers too! “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg”, for example.

[@surlechapeau]

Superstition- Stevie Wonder

[@RFXLR]

I don’t know about greatest, but Maxine Nightingale‘s Right Back Where We Started From always gets me clapping to the beat.

[@jamesgray9950]

As a 13 year old kid, living on the Osage Reservation we would sometimes go to Tulsa for a day of roller skating and every Indian kid there would really light up when this song came on. We all knew they were like us and it made us all proud.

[@laurieberry4814]

Did you see Killers of the Flower Moon?

[@glennmaillard5972]

@@PaulineOliviaHead-ok1bpHe ‘was’ 13. You might re read the comment. ✅

[@edmanman]

Guardians of the Galaxy hello

[@dalebridges6916]

Red Bone has always one of my favorite bands ! I love Come And Get Your Love, one of my favorite songs of all time!!!

[@dsoutherland1747]

I enjoyed the upbeat quality of the songs.“Come…Love” was always a great dance tune when I was a teen and still is. And, yeah, it created positive vibes wherever or whoever you were with. Thank you for playing Redbones music and for giving commentary on the their history. ✌🏼☮️

[@sueanndisanto]

Had a super crush on a boy in high school. I got tickets to see Redbone in concert circa 1970. He said yes, at first; then declined the day before the concert. I told him that was fine and that I would fine someone else to go. When my friend and I were at the concert, having a wonderful time dancing to the music, I was twirling around and saw that the boy i had a crush on was 10 rows behind us with his friend. He saw me, i saw him, and I twirled around and finished my glorious life without him; and it has been epic! Thanks for the memories!

[@bruceshaw-s8i]

This song and when I watched some of the episodes of F is for family which is from about the same time period of which it takes place brought back so many memories for me. They even have a graphic novel about them as well.

[@donnaerno1270]

Sue Ann, good for you. I would have been crushed.

[@original1951]

My little brother Scott Perdue RIP loved Redbone. Scott was downs syndrome and he had a million songs in his head. I took him to karaoke every friday night for 12 years. He loved it, and everyone loved him. It was his social event . When he got sick with alzheimers he would get anxious . I would sing this song, and it would calm him. He didn't even know who he was, but he somehow had a memory of Redbone. He's been gone 6 years and come and get your love takes me back to the great times we had .

[@kayellee7202]

What a great older brother you were!! Now, when I hear Come and Get Your Love" I'll remember this story -- it's better than any memory I might have from the early 1970s.

[@emilioortiz4406]

Lo siento mucho por tu hermanito. Puedo ver que era un hermano muy amado por ti. Saludos 😢

[@tickmann]

Tony Bellamy ( guitar player) was my neighbor for years in Southern California.. He taught me how to play guitar..

[@ProfessorofRock]

Seriously? I would love to interview him. Do you still have connection. What a cool experience for you .

[@tickmann]

@@ProfessorofRock Sadly, Tony passed away on Christmas day in Las Vegas, 2009. I spent a lot of time at his house as a teenager..playing guitar in his living room.. He would come to our house for dinner, then we'd get out the guitars.. Best music lesson Tony taught me.. "To be a good guitar player, learn what NOT to play"... a Sentiment gleaned from Miles Davis.. Both were right! Love your channel, thank you for keeping the music alive!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@ProfessorofRock Try to get ahold of him!

[@teresahegerich8835]

I had the biggest crush on him as a teenager. 😊

[@tickmann]

we lived in Irvine at the time. He would come over for dinner and teach me guitar or I would hang out at his place and play guitar and hear all his 'on tour' stories..@@StrangeFacinations

[@terrychris466]

This is easily one of the best songs of the entire 1970s. I was 8 when it was released. My brother was 11. The upbeat bass line at the beginning instantly hooks you, as it thumps an infectious pattern. Next, the twangy, exotic sitar plays that cool theme riff that hooks you even deeper, and there’s no looking back. You’re going to feel better no matter what. The drums accentuate the song’s cheerful character and cut crisply through the rising and falling bass tones. The resonant lyrics blend in seamlessly and when they sing the call backs, you’re already singing along. Tasty, bright, sliding guitar licks transition between parts, adding a nice tonal variety. My brother danced and sang along when it played on the radio, and when it was over, he was pumped with energy and enthusiasm that required more dancing and singing, as he pranced about the house, filled with childish exuberance. He especially loved the “la-la-la-la-la” parts; they had a sort of teasing quality. The song is just a masterpiece of beat, rhythm, tone, and vocal and keyboard melodies, chugging forward into a place where problems are forgotten. The tune is a sonic elixir that cures the blues, releases depression and raises the spirits. One of the best from the ‘70s.

[@ljkmamasan]

I'll never forget seeing Redbone perform live at Disneyland, Anaheim, CA. As a young teenager with Yaqui roots, it was the first time I'd seen so many young/old Native Americans at the amusement park! When the stage came up from underground (yes, an underground stage) the excitement and electricity in the venue was contagious! I was next to the stage, standing room only, pressed in tight and ready to be a part of Redbone history. I practically wore out all of my Redbone albums listening to them! Redbone...a great band with a timeless sound. Thank you for honoring the brothers, band members and countless Redbone fans from around the world with this video. Linda Yaqui/Tarrascan/Mex-American

[@bluelady549]

What a great story! Thank you for sharing.

[@Fiona2254]

Come and Get Your Love is such a great groove , I was very glad Guardians of the Galaxy opened with it and brought it back into the charts.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I remember when my English teacher played the Awesome Mix while we were doing an activity in class, and when this song came on I got really excited!

[@RickReasonnz]

It was F For Family that I was pleased with using this song.

[@Otokichi786]

Then there was 1997 movie: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWrVZHpsqKdjo5o Welcome to Pineview...

[@mistertagomago7974]

@@RickReasonnz Came to say this. I actually checked out more of the bands songs after getting it suck in my head. They have a lot more bangers than just this tbh.

[@jimbobaggans1564]

Everytime I hear Come And Get Your Love I see that Guardians Of The Galaxy scene in my mind!

[@robertbremner9364]

As a Native American teen, back when this song first came to be, I remember it gave us a sense of pride that we had a band named, "RedBone". A band whose members looked like us. Not to mention all the while dancing and singing along to this amazing toon. Good days those days.

[@rickanddonna8716]

I saw Redbone in Vancouver, BC in the 70's. I've danced around the living room to Come and Get Your Love with my son and every stage of his 34 years of life including last weekend! Thank you for the memories.

[@molEmol777]

That's awesome lol

[@richardchambers3533]

Great tune! Im 63, and remember when this came out. Lots of good tunes then.✌️

[@DrBeckyEm]

Got you. I was born in 57. Clearly remember this “feel good” happy song.

[@Maldoror200]

@richardchambers.., AGREED !! Twas a Rare Time for Great Music✨️!! ✌️😉

[@ChuckHackney]

The 70s were chock a block full of amazing tunes of which this is one.

[@rdg1266]

This song was played on the radio so much on KFRC in San Francisco that it almost drove me crazy! When you're only seven years old, you have no idea what a lot of these songs are singing about, let alone what the actual words themselves are. But once the song stops being drilled into your head, it is easier to appreciate it. It brings back some very fond memories of being a child, and both wanting and trying to figure out the world.

[@sillygoosefarm4225]

I call this my " Happy Song" my daughters were killed in an autoaccident in 1984 and this song saved my sanity and helped me through the most horrific time in my life and helped me to find joy in life. Thank you Redbone. I was also inspired by Redbone to write a lullaby for my daughtes titled 2 Red Feathers Thanks POR for this walk down happy song lane.

[@maryt582]

This song always makes me happy.

[@bpabustan]

One evening, at the height of the pandemic, I accidentally clicked the official audio of Come And Get Your Love. At the time I was feeling so down how can I cope. That song got me sobbing. It was a release of bad feelings of that pandemic. Come And Get Your Love gave me hope. Pat, Lolly, THANK YOU! Especially Lolly even if he was 10 years no longer with us, his song gave me a reason to go on.

[@MrCcoachman]

A native American myself, I was in 9th grade when this song hit and I loved it the first time I heard it and I still do today! The commercial just brought back great memories for me and this song will always be one of my favorites. I'm a bit late, but it was 50 years ago this month when "Come and Get Your Love" was on everyone's radio! Cheers and Thank You for the great memory!

[@Conchase1]

OMG I am going to cry now too! I am an old man now and I used to hold my son in my arms and dance with him to this song a hundred times. It never got old. So happy to know that others did the same.

[@Maralyssa]

I was 12 years old when I was singing and dancing to this song. Hippies and music made me the free loving person that I Am.

[@ortizmusic7115]

Everytime I listen to your description of an artist I get the vibes of Kasey kasim and that generation, I can see you picking up where they left off, you are great doing what you do.

[@Elwaves2925]

Adam's said before that Casey Kasem is a huge inspiration to him.

[@ProfessorofRock]

Love Casey/ He's a hero.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Casey Kasem was the man!

[@madbrowniac7871]

Casey Kasem was very impressive in his Billboard "American Top 40" work and his Voiceovers for various "Groovy" Hanna Barbera Cartoons. (Yes, I said "Groovy!" as in "The Groovy Ghoulies."😎👻👻) Ryan Seacrest carries on that tradition well picking up where both Casey Kasem and Dick Clark (and for that matter Guy Lombardo) left off. Casey was and is still the Original though. "And here's a long distance dedication from Alabama!"😂😏🎤🎼🎵🎶🎸🎹🥁🎉🎊📺B.W.

[@wayneburgess2885]

AND he sounds like him.

[@WomanNextDoor]

I love reading the comments telling moments of time when music moved your soul and feet, sharing the moments with family, friends, lovers. As a 7yr old my older sisters would dance with me to classics such as this. All four of us laughing, singing and completely lost in the music. Sadly my sister's are no longer here, but their memories are brought back to life when i hear this wonderful, joyful music. Thank you Adam for posting this.

[@upinflames_01]

I absolutely love that song! I remember watching this performance on The Midnight Special.

[@karlsmith2570]

Especially that native American dance the guitarist does right before they go into this song I've always loved that part

[@georgannebeck1293]

I remember them on Midnight Special also. I was sleeping on the couch with a horrible case of the mumps and that made me so happy!

[@lorenatweedy7402]

This song is my kids and mine FAVORITE go-to feel good song for the past twenty years! It got us through the lowest of lows and the highest of highs! And to this day, is STILL “OUR” song!

[@janetjenkins7916]

Me too !!!!!

[@dwhitman3092]

I remember that too! Was staying the night at a friend's house and we Loved it!

[@LambentLark]

As a foster parent that has a lot of Native Alaskan kids come through my place. I try to expose them to people they may be able to connect with, that figured out a path to success. The more tools I can get in these kids heads and hands, the more chance they will find their own path to success. Music is a beautiful way to bond. Thanks for this golden tuning fork man. You never know the ripples your drops make.

[@carlacook5181]

My brother and I were blown away when we saw them perform this song on The Midnight Special, a few short years ago I played the Midnight Special show for my youngest brother, he said “ they wouldn’t be able to get away with this today “ and I said “THEY would and educated him on the background of this awesome band REDBONE.

[@ohdiverdoc]

This song "Come And Get Your Love" is somehow linked in my mind with Blue Swede's "Hooked On A Feeling". Love both songs from my high school days since both are so catchy and fun and bring back good memories. Another one that is a fun memory is King Harvest's "Dancing In The Moonlight" which can use "more cowbell", just like "Don't Fear The Reaper". Can't help the SNL memory!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

All great songs and quintessential uplifters!

[@timetraveler5246]

Love those 70s songs! They instantly transport me back to such happy times. I’ll add to your list with Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds “Don’t Pull Your Love” and The Fortune’s “Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again”.

[@reshhaverstahm7729]

SNL memory: Winter of '78, The Hotel Vancouver. Kate Bush performs "Them Heavy People." We get kicked out of the hotel for making too much noise. Too much noise while listening to Kate Bush: didn't see that coming.

[@valeriemiller4985]

Blame Starlird😂

[@JAMwithGeo]

They were contemporary songs that were prominent in late spring and summer of 1974. They are inevitably linked by this shared era

[@mza2195]

Good morning Professor! Redbone is the most amazing group ever. The lead singer’s daughter works tirelessly to keep their legacy alive and well! Thank you for featuring this group. You’re the best! 💖

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They are super underrated.

[@Ireneharnack1138]

If she gave the thumbs up for their use in "Guardians of the Galaxy"!

[@acelabella]

Are you talking about Frankie Vegas? Pats daughter ?

[@edwardcarranza3697]

I Agee!!!

[@jerryconley9904]

​@@acelabellaThank you for your correction. Pat's daughter cannot be thanked enough for all she does to share the amazing achievements of this groundbreaking band. Pat's niece appreciates all her cousin does to remind us of how Redbone boldly brought modern rock onto the scene.

[@leticiapena3046]

THANX so much for sharing this professor!...I always love learning new facts about my cousins!...YES PAT AND LOLLY'S MOM AND MY MOM WERE SISTERS!... so we are first cousins!......SO PROUD!!

[@cuzzindave]

This song is so quintessentially early 1970's that when I hear it I go right back to those lovely times and remember the simplicity of just sitting around and listening to the radio with friends. Great episode Adam!

[@MARRANCA2]

Professor...you're literally the best part of KZbin.

[@jeffreykoger3978]

I've heard this song for most of my life, and had no idea about their heritage. Thanks for teaching us something new while entertaining us!

[@RBS_]

...same here, SHOCKED!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I actually found out they were Native American right after hearing this song for the first time, way back in 2018!

[@LazyIRanch]

I didn't know until I looked up the video several years ago. Now I love them even more! I've never seen a more handsome group of men. I love that they wore native clothing onstage. I don't know anyone who doesn't like this song!

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Check out their appearance on Midnight Special, they start the song with a really cool Indian chant and dance in full native American garb

[@patrickdaly5068]

@@MyName-pl7zn Do you mean The Midnight Special?

[@michaeldougherty9301]

I was today years old when I found out Redbone was a native group, come and get your love has always been a fave song of mine. Deservedly one of, if not the best song ever, as soon as I heard it start up at the beginning of Guardians it set the tone for the whole movie

[@maxsdad538]

My memory of this song always focuses around a late 1973 road trip from Sylmar to Oxnard (Southern California) to see a pretty little blonde while on leave from the Air Force. Before 1973 ended, we went our separate ways, but almost 50 years later, we STILL talk and reminisce of that glorious year, when innocence still ruled our futures. Come and get your love.

[@aztecwarrior1421]

Oxnard!! My hometown!

[@lilyg5304]

This song has been my ringtone for years. Even people around me when it rings, start to nod and sing to it.... amazing.

[@iamrodneyy]

And you speaking of your father has me crying my eyes out. What a great father he must have been. I love your stories about him and your relationship. Please keep them coming. And thanks for bringing the Redbone story to us!

[@laura-bq9cu]

Growing up I wanted everything to do with Native American because I thought their culture was amazing. Come and get your love is one of my all-time favorite songs. I saw it done in a pow wow in Florida and it was incredible. Thank you for doing this it brought back incredibly good memories.

[@cmikesmith664]

As a child of the 70’s, “Come and get your Love” imprinted on my brain by the local radio stations. I had no idea what the words were or what the song was about, but I could definitely hum it. 🎶🎵🎶

[@RBS_]

....WELL, if you were a randy Teen back in '74, you had to read between the LINES! ....haa-HAA! >wantsomeGETsome

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

It’s infernally catchy!

[@sallymiller1359]

Lolly is legend, the whole band, REDBONE is and definitely a happy 70s sound, my favorite decade for music and many other things, my coming of age.

[@JustK009]

I just said the other day that song has one of the best bass lines ever created for pop music..The song is a classic and Redbone are legendary 🍻

[@markglabinski3016]

So true about that bass line. Infectious, you immediately know what song it is.

[@Fiona2254]

Oh yeah that’s such a great bass groove

[@Bacchus69]

That bass line is Boss.

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure. Such an amazing groove!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Definitely! I love to move to this song.

[@PaulSteinmayer]

This song is one of my absolute FAVORITE songs of the 1970s! It always makes my retro playlist. It's one of a handful of songs that can instantly transport me back to a particular time and place... listening to AM radio while hanging with friends, swimming at the neighborhood pool, so many memories!!! Thank you so much for this!

[@dagnabbit6187]

Yes , everybody loves this song . Myself included . However my personal feel good favorite from this period of the early 70s is “ Love Grows ( where my Rosemary goes ) “ by Edison Lighthouse . It is like a post flower power , flower power song that was released in the 70s .

[@southernoregoncatmom6519]

I also love- "Love Grows; " Such a fun song!😀

[@bubu345]

Say that again buddy 😅

[@peters.6343]

When that song came out I was dating a girl named Rosemary!

[@amberackerson5916]

Ohhhh vaguely recalling that, thanks!

[@Vixstar60]

We moved from California to New Mexico in 1970, a few years later my dad took my sisters and I to see Redbone at Magic Mountain. It was amazing and magical🌺

[@amberackerson5916]

Wow, so lucky must’ve been amazing and what an awesome father you had!

[@DC8091]

Speaking of Indigenous bands, PLEASE do a video on Blackfoot/Rickey Medlocke!! One of the most underrated bands ever!

[@aprilmorris4588]

That would be great. I would also like to see a video about Cry of Love and their song "Peace Pipe" because I still turn the volume all the way up and sing it at the top of my lungs. Really powerful song with a lot of meaning.

[@JustK009]

Blackfoot = Legend

[@jflareman8843]

Really love the “Tomcattin” album

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I completely forgot about Blackfoot until now!

[@DDKaraokeOutlaw]

Oh, here it come Well, train, train, take me on out of this town Train, train, Lord, take me on out of this town Well, that woman I'm in love with, Lord, she's Memphis bound

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

I head the first few note of that song. I telaports me to a moment in my childhood in 1974. It's a feeling I get. IDK. It might have been the first time I heard it. What ever it is. It puts a smile on my face no matter what.

[@xaviergutierrez8786]

First heard this song as a kid when one of my older brothers brought home the 45...it was played heavily in my home. Because of family situations, this song has always been very special to me. 48 years later 2022. playing music for my students...to my surprise, a room full of 11 and 12-year-olds singing in unison..... 'Hail (Hail), what's the matter with your head, yeah" Pretty cool moment for me. (Students actually sang Hey! Hey!" )

[@hoperemsen6335]

Many nights spent roller skating to this song! Now it's the ringtone for my husband of 32 yrs.

[@Fiona2254]

FYI that comercial makes me cry also. I miss my dad too and seeing this joyful sharing of a song just makes me cry for joy and in remembrance of all the good times we, I, had with dad. RIP to all of our dads, we have the memories and we’ll see you again some day!

[@zerep11]

When Adam Reader explained this song *"Come and Get Your Love"* by Redbone, then collated the commercial with his own experiences with his Father toward the end of this video, "THAT!" was a heartfelt gift to all of us. Thank You Adam. *BTW:* This is my Wife's favorite song of all time, loving Lolly's lead vocals along with what she calls "Such Glorious Backing Harmonies" by all bandmates. And yes, my Wife and I always sing and dance together whenever we hear this song, which was and still is equally loved by our Children, and now our Grandchildren too. It's just the best.

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

The song was released in late 1973, but I’m old enough to remember seeing them live on Midnight Special in 1974. Before they started playing, the rhythm guitarist did an Indian Pow-Wow ghost dance, in full regalia, when he was done he picked up his guitar and they started playing the song. You gotta see it, it’s on you tube, Redbone 1974 Midnight Special. Redbone was a Mexican-American/ Native American rock band started in the 70s. 👍 ( Redbone is a Cajun term for a mixed race person)

[@jismism9515]

I also saw them on M Special (started @1am 'Sat' morn in NYC) - Damn, what great freakin times for everybody - The guitarist did the same dance as Chief Jay Stringbow (wrestler)

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

@@jismism9515 yeah it came on at 12 midnight at my place. That dance is a standard Indian ghost dance that is done at many Pow-Wows, so it’s possible to have seen it done at a lot of places. I’m sure the wrestler was just showing his pride and not just a publicity thing. 👏 It was way more fun being 20 in the 70s than being 70 in the 20s. 🤣

[@mudhens4evertoledo201]

And that video you’re speaking of is available on YT. (Well, at least it was available. Haven’t looked at it for a couple of years.)

[@jismism9515]

@@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw Understood - Thx! HA - 20/70 ~ Chief Jay Strongbow was actually an Italian from BK! I think I saw Adam & The Ants do that identical dance?!!!

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

@@jismism9515 LOL, but I say again, that dance was a COMMON Indian pow-wow ghost dance, lots if people have done it, you might see it anywhere. Stay frosty my friend, see ya. 👋

[@Cinemactik]

My dad passed away a year before Guardian was released, he was a massive comic nerd and music geek, and the minute this song started playing, I was bawling thinking this would've been his favorite Marvel film, kicking off with one of his favorite songs. So I'm right there with ya, typing this through tears, and thank you immensely for this video. 😭

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Rest in heavenly peace to your father.

[@lavender__luna]

I will forever love Redbone! My grandparents had so many records, they had three Redbone albums and I used to listen to them on the record player in their cozy attic. Thank you for highlighting the brilliance of Redbone and for bringing back these memories for me, Professor 💜💜💜

[@Samtzu]

Did not know that Redbone was Indigenous!! And that is such a "Pick me up" song as well, which gives me a much better (how could it get better??!!) appreciation for this song; now I'm going to do more research and study of this group. They beat the odds against them. Thank you so much for this video...

[@lylesmith3506]

I was a young kid when Come and get your love came out. It’s still apart of my play list

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

My parents were four and five years old!

[@juliap2226]

Hey, so I just found your site. And watching your Redbone I got really interested because I was a teenager in the 70's. But when you got to the part where you put up the picture of you and your dad, I paused the show to get up from across the room and get a closer look at the photo. As I walked away I glanced at your expression frozen in the frame. The line from the Jackson Browne song "Fountain of Sorrow" came to mind: "There was just a trace of sorrow in your eyes..." Not the whole Jackson song, just that line. I use captions and it was at the part where you said, "with a grin from ear to ear and now I do the same thing with my kids..." You were looking down to your right, and there was "just a trace of sorrow in your eyes". RIP to the man that made you the father you are today.

[@Calvin.of.Martin.Street]

The Southern hard rock band Blackfoot, while undergoing many lineup changes over the years, contained members who were of Native American descent during their "classic" late seventies and early eighties period. I've loved Redbone and Blackfoot since I was a kid and both are terrific bands whose music and heritage should be kept alive.

[@Clare-tea]

Loved Blackfoot.

[@shariys1]

Rickey Medlocke!!

[@rjs2005]

Some songs just take you immediately back to a time and place, and "Come and Get Your Love" is definitely one for me. This particular memory for me was while I was traveling to from Montgomery, AL to Portage IN with a co-worker of my Dads' and we were on I-65, passing through Birmingham, AL. I used to enjoy looking at the buildings in downtown and this particular time that song came on the radio. It was an enjoyable trip for me, and every time I hear Redbone's classic, I think of that lil' Datsun pickup, the end of summer and heading to a new town I'd never even heard of, much less visited. Turns out I really enjoyed living in Portage in 1977.

[@l.t.w8985]

One of the very first songs that really grabbed my attention when I was a kid. When I was in 5th grade I discovered Rock music and my sister and I started buying 45 RPM records. This is one of the first 10 records we ever bought. Wish I still had it. A classic!

[@sarahsharp5688]

I loved this song, the band, the albums, and the guys ever since I heard them as a teen in the ‘70s!! ❤

[@bluelady549]

WOW! I love how your stories behind the songs make them even better, if that's possible. Your personal stories are fantastic as well. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Hadn’t thought about this song in years. Definitely one I cranked up the volume on when it was introduced and I was in college.

[@robersonclan4879]

Thank you for sharing the story behind this band; I really enjoyed it. As for the song, it will always be on my playlist. One of those songs I never tire of hearing.

[@shattered0717]

You have me crying my eyes out with that ad and talking about your dad. This is the kind of home I dreamed of having when I was younger, and wanted to create had I been able to have kids. I am still trying to find it.

[@juliao1255]

God bless you, Dear. I hope you find it.

[@dianebode6551]

Thank you for this precious presentation to remind us ALL about the great gift Rebone left to us with "Come and Get Your Love."❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lepoetress]

I always thought they were saying "Hey", not "Hail". Loved this song as a kid. STILL love this song. RIP Lolly

[@RFXLR]

My uncle was an engineer for a radio station on the East Coast and he used to send us a bunch of albums. We got several from Redbone and I really liked their sound. As a young budding bassist, Pat Vegas was one of my earliest influences. The intro to their song One More Time is really influenced by their musical ancestry. If you like this classic, you’ll love their others!

[@JustK009]

🥃🥃🥃

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

They’re so underrated.

[@jeansalzman2.012]

I love this song! More than that, I love your memory of your Dad singing and dancing with and for you. God bless you as you carry on his traditions and legacy!

[@richsadowsky8580]

Great episode Adam. I had forgotten all about Redbone. But you sure are right to say I've never met anyone who didn't love this song, especially back in the day when it was coming out of our radios.

[@rorygay3529]

THANK YOU REDBONE FOR THIS SONG

[@merlinsclaw]

Thank you for this, Professor. Utterly fantastic song. Amazing group. I remember watching them on Midnight Special, and thinking how cool it was that they were representing their culture. When I saw Guardians of the Galaxy and heard this song, I nearly jumped out of my seat. 💙

[@tauruslady716]

I’m almost 59 and TIL that the 1 word of this song not “hey”. No wonder my mom chuckled while we sang at the top of our lungs in the car! 😂 Good times indeed! Thanks Professor

[@johnfrei9057]

A real gem from a band most people haven’t heard of.

[@georgannebeck1293]

When you said “big hit by indigenous band” I knew it was Redbone. I loved “Come and Get Your Love,” when i first heard them at 14. Later on in life I married a Pueblo/Navaho man and introduced him to the band bc he had never heard of them. Extremely proud of my Native American family. Thank you for covering this little known, but amazing band. ❤

[@davecarroll4163]

Come and Get Your Love is a such a great song. Infectious for sure. It's definitely a song that I don't turn off on the radio. It's a song that I turn UP on the radio! Thanks for the insight on the band and their career, which I think most people aren't aware off. Adam, it's always good to hear about your dad too. Thanks again.

[@ProfessorofRock]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching Dave!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Same! I turn it up as loud as I can on the radio! When my English teacher played the song in class I asked her to turn it up so I could sing aloud!

[@mwheape]

Oh goodness, where to start. Loved the music from this band in all it's permutations, but this song....... musical crack. So addicting. Such a good high. I love your show. Back in the 60s and 70s, I listened to music on the radio and didn't always catch the name of the song or the band, but by holy, I could sing all the words. It blows my husband mind. I'll say, "Who is singing this?" and then proceed to sing the whole thing start to finish. He said the funniest one was me singing my head off to ACDC. Now, you would have to see me and know me to realize what a sense of cognitive dissonance hung in the air as I pumped out Highway to Hell with equal enthusiasm to Come and Get Your Love.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

There's a brilliant documentary called 'Rumble' that celebrates the influence of native Americans in music going all the way back to 1930s bluesman Charley Patton. I'm Australian, we have a TV channel NITV (National Indigenous TV) that plays a lot of various indigenous content from all around the world. That was when I first properly learnt about Redbone. Great video Prof!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks my friend.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Interesting. I have to check that out.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 It's a great doco. It features Jimi Hendrix (part Cherokee as I recall), Link Wray (who did the classic instrumental 'Rumble'), Robbie Robertson of the Band, Buffy St. Marie and many others.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@NewFalconerRecords Jimi was, is, and always will be legend. Gotta check some of these musicians out.

[@scottlouis]

As a native, these guys mean so much. It’s a legendary classic. All of us bar bands have covered em. Not as good but it gets em dancing!

[@AlannahRyane]

Well done and much appreciated. I was wearing that album out in Toronto then took it to White Rock BC with me when I escaped in '75. 2013 I walked into a wine bar in a medieval building downtown Alcester Warks UK and it was playing. Threw my hands up with the manager in joyful recognition ... everyone I was with had no clue.

[@lisagibson2975]

they first lines appears in tiktok vids "hey (hey) what!?"its great because the younger kids today get to hear a song that I grew up hearing as "an oldie" from my brother who is 12 years older than I. He grew up in the late 70s early 80s as a teen whereas I grew up in the 90s as a teen.Now kids half my age (20 or younger) gets to hear this classic that hasn't faded out in 50 years :D

[@jimmcclellan8891]

Jeez Doc! Glad I stayed till the last seconds, the story about your “corny” Dad brought a tear to my eye. I really miss my Dad too. Your the best, and money put toward keeping this channel supported is a bargain . Where else can you get this kind of dedication, prolific output and appreciation for all kinds of music rolled up into one ball called Rock and Roll.

[@gitaaa7740]

Brought a tear to my eye also got me choked up. My dad has been gone for 10 years now. But he indirectly introduced me to music. What we had in common in music was the Beatles! I play the guitar and he bought me my first guitar when I was 13 hard to play that guitar, but stuck with it. Then at 17, he bought me a Gibson Les Paul Custom for my high school graduation! Still have that guitar! Thanks Professor for that sweet memory.

[@pls6247]

**You're the best. Not your the best.

[@carlacook5181]

I also remember “Wew Were all Wounded at Wounded Knee” thanks for reminding me of this song.

[@umarae27]

Still lifts my spirits every time I hear it. Thank you for covering this.

[@bow_line]

thanks you Guadian of the Galaxy for introducing me to REDBONE!

[@jwarrior852]

This song is on my Playlist, and no matter the generation, my customers always sing along to it. Plus, I never tire of your stories about your father or childhood. Thank you for sharing. We need reminders of the good times. Keep being goofy with your family. They will always remember it as a good/funny moment to share

[@franksmom3192]

The first time I saw Redbone was on Midnight Special , I snuck down stairs and watched it with my older brother Joe , the band just mesmerized me because I had never seen A Native American band before and being half Native I was just like this is the coolest thing, Come and get your love is one of my all time favorite songs , R.I.P Lolly and Joe

[@Krullmatic]

This is awesome! I'm part Cherokee. My dad was like a quarter away from being full-blooded (RIP). My patriarchal line comes from a Chief named Redbird. I've heard this song a zillion times, but I never knew they were Native Americans. Great video as always Prof!🙏❤️🙏🤟😜🤟

[@4Youalone3]

My great Uncle also part Cherokee has Redbird as part of his name, and I think his dad , my great grandfather did too. Thanks for the Redbird info.

[@Krullmatic]

@@4Youalone3 No problem! Dies his last name happen to be Sizemore? Chief Redbird married a woman with the last name Sizemore, and the Cherokee takes the matriarchal name. That's my last name. We all come from the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee in the Appalachians. I was born in Clay County KY, and there's a small part of it called Redbird. I was born in Redbird hospital, which has long gone now

[@buffybrown1619]

I have ALWAYS loved this song. I didn’t know much about the band, but it was … back in the day when you’d still listen to AM stations. This was in 1974, I think, at least that’s when we heard it. I was a sophomore in college.

[@rainerrauser9030]

Professor, every day a pleasant surprise! Of course I know them all, but having so much music on LP, CD, MD, MC, Mp3 and Spotify. It's too much to hear them all through... Thank you for bringing memories back with a great song! Keep the real music alive!

[@jbcoker]

I was about 9 when this song came out. My very cool teenage step brother introduced this song and many other great rock music to me. He was a drummer and guitarist, my musical taste to this day is thanks to him.

[@lemondisc]

Dude, love your video as I always do. But this time when you mentioned that commercial that featured redbones come and get your love together with the story of your dad, Well, it made me quite emotional and I even shed a tear. Your old man surely sounds like he was a great guy. I guess it all got to me because I have been sharing my love of the classics with my kids since they were born. I’m currently 62 and all my kids know the titles and artists of music that way, way before their time. Love what you do and the passion in which you present your content. Keep the classics alive. Richard from PA.

[@chrisdziak115]

Redbone was supposed to play our county fair in Butte, MT back in 2006. A guy named Denny Freeman showed up and said Redbone had the mumps and he would be the only one performing (you can look this up on the internet). I watched him perform and knew he was a fake. I got ahold of a musician who knew Lolly Vegas and told him what was going on so he could tell Lolly. Lolly Vegas personally called me back to thank me and offered me tickets to their next show in Coeur d'Alene but I couldn't make it and to this day still remember how appreciative and nice he was.

[@rodmandealerman3297]

Once again, I'm amazed by a song I heard as a pre-teen, and the legacy of this band. Before seeing this video, I could not tell you who sang it, but I know what you said about it is true: lowers blood pressure, reduces anxiety, sleep better.... Fantastic installment Adam! VERY much appreciated!

[@JAMwithGeo]

I remember being in grade school when this song came out. It will forever remind me of late spring and summer vacation and the joy of riding bikes with friends. It would play on the space age looking stereo we had in our living room. To this day when it plays on my 70’s station, I’m inevitably taken back to those happy times with friends and siblings! 😊

[@MrTcamargo]

I was born in 1970, so all 70's music are the soundtrack of my childhood, along with a lot of the 60's music as well, and now I'm proud to assure that this song in particular is in the soundtrack of my kids' childhood soundtrack.... Just beautiful. I love your channel, your the kind of professor I dreamed of when I was at school. Keep doing the great work. Greetings from Bolivia

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such a nostalgic song, for sure.

[@vincentzito3933]

We decided to start rehearsing it in my band. Can't wait to play it out in front of people. I'm the drummer in the band and I picked the song. I'm sure people are going to dance!

[@oldgoat142]

When I was a young guy, I covered this song, and the Raspberries Go All The Way, with my very short-lived garage band. Always been one of my absolute favorites. When I took my kids to see Guardians of the Galaxy and this song came on, I started to sing it but my kids, who knew my history, quietly asked me not to, not because I can't sing but because we were in a theater. 🤣🤣 Really good memories with this song.

[@marieroberts5458]

Ha! When my friend and I were watching GOTG in the theater that song came on and we were dancing in our seats!!! And we weren't the only ones.

[@oldgoat142]

@@marieroberts5458 Awesome! My kids were in their teens at the time and they would've been embarrassed by their old man singing this tune. Come to think of it, I should've sung it anyway 🤔🤣

[@marieroberts5458]

@@oldgoat142 you should have! I too am under a singing ban...not really because I can't but because my son can't stand it when anyone sings along to the radio or the band... but for this movie the kids and the hubby weren't there - kids went on their own, and the hubby wasn't up for it for some reason I don't recall, so my best friend and I went without hubby...good for us, he might have taken a dim view of seat bopping.

[@oldgoat142]

@@marieroberts5458 Honestly, what the world could use a whole lot more of, are folks who sing and dance like the world isn't listening and watching. So glad to know you had such a good time.

[@DanieVargas]

LOVE REDBONE!!! I remember the first time I heard Come and Get your Love (and not in that MC movie). I was a freshman or sophomore in high school and when I heard that beat, I TURNED THE RADIO UP! I danced, shook my ass and wanted to hear it again! The internet didn’t exist yet at that point. I called the radio station and asked who the band was. The DJ asks me “How old are you Sweetheart?” “14…”. “Why are you listening to classic rock?!” “ cuz my next door neighbor said I needed some music education and is having me listen to this station.” “Cool…. The band you just listened to is named Redbone and the song was called Come and Get your Love.” I thanked him and then we had a convo about the other songs I really liked. We talked through 2-3 songs… lol. Yup, loved that song

[@bernadettecrawford3656]

Redbone should be in the rock and roll hall of fame brilliant group

[@rashida7777]

Better than that... It's on the Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack. It will live forever!

[@KekeLight8]

I found this song. At a very low point in my life. And I would imagine that god/ source would sing this song to me. I believe this song is magic.

[@adrianboard7873]

All the stories you do are fascinating Adam and this is one of the best. Great song and such an interesting band. Love how you often mention your dad, as you did with great relevance near the end of this story. Without him and his influence on you and your resultant love of music, there would be no Professor of Rock, who we’d all be much poorer without!

[@karinwolf3645]

This was my favorite song for years!! I've bought it in many forms and times... I played it for my children who all sing it with my. My grand children are learning now and my great grandkids sing it, too! 😁😁😁💖💋💖💋💖💋🌵👵🐺🖖

[@ralphredmond6572]

Well done Prof. Huge respect for Redbone. What a happy tune!