WE WERE FOOLED! | FIRST TIME HEARING Average White Band - Pick Up The Pieces REACTION

WE WERE FOOLED! | FIRST TIME HEARING Average White Band - Pick Up The Pieces REACTION
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[@QuantumG432]

Man oh man, the more you guys play these songs the more I realize the gift it was to be alive during these bands.

[@missmarya747]

It was a fantasy music ride. I was a teen in High school we would dance 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽and roller skate 🛼 🛼🛼🛼🛼🛼to songs of the 70’s, there were so many great bands.

[@drunettaspencer1653]

Yes, we were so lucky!!!!!

[@bosvigos9165]

The best of times eh? I’m 71 and the music has been one of the best things in my life. All of it! 💚

[@elala02]

yes, we were!!!

[@60sbaby456]

Tell me about it oh yeah❤😅

[@KC-vp7wn]

We were so lucky growing up in the 70's, we had such a variety of music! So happy you two are enjoying our music....

[@jalawoods1192]

Me too I'm so glad I grew up on this music I remember when AWB came out ! If I'm not mistaken pick up the pieces was their first single track then came the album and they never picture the group who they were to after maybe 2nd or 3rd album then you know exactly who they were didn't make any difference all their songs are Legendary The only remaining original member and they are still on tour I love seeing the new generation seeing their reaction hearing the old schoolers music that are Timeless 😍

[@Ilikeryche]

Our music was created by musicians without the use of any "autotune". Today's music is programmed on a computer and half the vocalists can't actually sing.

[@DeiSchwarzfalke]

back in the day the brothers knew they were NOT your average WHITE band!!

[@juliettespain7994]

So so lucky. Know let's do THE HUSTLE

[@potcrak1]

KC and the sunshine band

[@jackywalsh6203]

I’m a white 80 yr old grandma and I love the music your reaction especially the funky stuff. Luv the way you jump from 70,s 80s, 90s, etc. And remind me of the fantastic music I would probably forget about. Love the two of you. From London U.K.xx❤

[@ranbirgill4718]

Great stuff big man

[@theodoreritola7641]

The 70s were soooo goood I

[@827dusty]

Back in the 70-s when this came out, everyone thought this was your typical Black Funk Band, until they saw them on tv and Blew everyone's mind. Funk...in Scotland? It just goes to show, that you can't judge a Book by it's cover.

[@corvus1374]

You can't be more Scottish than a guy named Hamish Stewart wearing a kilt.

[@felixkmgalanti9064]

@@corvus1374 If I may tactfully correct you as founder of "THE HAMISH STUART FORMALLY OF THE AVERAGE WHITE BAND" FAN'S CLUB. His name is "Stuart.

[@jgsrhythm100]

I love it, but wouldn't it make sense to first react to a black funk band that invented the music first? It's a pattern on these reaction channels, Elvis, before Little Richard, Rightous Brothers before The impressions,.AWB before James Brown or Sly Stone. Makes it painfully obvious how so many of the pioneers were marketed strictly to a segregated audience. The black artists that did cross over had either a whitewash production or the most poppy. Don't get me wrong, totally down with AWB, just not for a first time intro to funk.

[@ffjsb]

@@jgsrhythm100 It's okay if people work backwards, the more you check out the older stuff like Elvis etc., the more you're going to find out about the predecessors.

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@ffjsb Not judging from the reaction channels. A few exceptions but for the most part whatever get's the most likes and is the most mainstream. I got one channel to react to my suggestion, took over a year of consistant requests. I don't have the time to bother.

[@michlkwitz]

This clip was from the Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary show. There's just something about watching a Scottish white guy play funk guitar in a kilt and Prince Charlie jacket. :)

[@garyarnett1220]

LMBO for sure

[@ruthsacks5037]

🤗 ✌🏻😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@mitchellbaxter6314]

I was there at Madison Square Garden in 1988.

[@charlottewalker4315]

THE DRUMMER IS THE RHYTHM KEEPER IN ALL BANDS.

[@chris1232123]

You don't say...

[@peglegtucson]

I love to see younger people’s reaction to the music I grew up with. I’m a 65-year-old White grandma. I remember this song. I was dancing around the kitchen. It made me so happy! Music, all types of music, cross boundaries and races. It brings people together. It’s beautiful to experience. Good work young-uns.👵

[@RCfromtheNYC]

Go on, Ma'am! When you feel a song in your soul, move to it! 🧓🏻💃🏼

[@carolgarten-long7878]

Saw them live. Not one person sat down the whole concert. Pure funk and amazing….

[@itsmedino]

Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street" My favorite song of all time.

[@probitionate]

Definitely in my Top 25 Best Pop Songs of All-time. (Gotta have 'Stuck in the Middle With You' by Rafferty's Steeler's Wheel in there, too.)

[@dreamweaver8913]

Yes!!! Hoping they'll do "Baker Street" and "Right Down The Line" too!!

[@botabob]

The Best SAX Solo Eva

[@G_Demolished]

Do this song. This man clearly knows what he’s talking about. 👍

[@stevesmart170]

I bet Amber would LOVE this song. Good call

[@Eric4471066]

This song is AWB'S biggest American hit ever!!! The song went all the way to No.1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Soul charts in the spring of 1975. This song is purely instrumental at best. A kick-ass song indeed!!! One more thing about this group. They came from Scotland. Who knew white guys can played funk!!!

[@charlottewood8964]

Great song. My favorite is Cut The Cake

[@georgeanthony7282]

My first year in high school (1974)… what a time it was! It's good to see the younger generations delving into past music and finding out new things.

[@charlieburns1385]

Two wonderful young people on a musical journey ♥️🙏🏼

[@1bossdj]

"Cut the Cake" for another AWB tune. Also, Tower of Power "What is Hip" for some more funky horns.

[@talltulip]

I love the horns in the opening of "You're Still a Young Man" by Tower of Power.

[@GinMae]

@@talltulip YES! thank you!

[@eileendobbs8009]

What Is Hip is a must!

[@LifeOfBrian24]

Or TOP's oddly-timely "Soul Vaccination"

[@man-of-the-world]

T O Power, Don't Change Horses is great too.

[@lindapowers8592]

This video is them as older guys. Oh they can sing 🎤 too. One of favorite bands of the 70’s and 80’s. I first danced with my future husband at a school dance in 1976 to School Boy Crush💜

[@PrittyPeas]

“Green Onions” by: Booker T and the MGs is another great song without words! Very danceable

[@nancyburke8745]

Stax Records is the best!

[@frgnr88]

"Frankenstein" by The Edgar Winter Group is another great instrumental.

[@RobertKekuna]

I like "Time is Tight" better.

[@jamessimmons1039]

Grazing in the grass by Hugh Masakala is a great one as well.

[@jeanmarielieb9127]

I was a child when my brother brought home Green Onions. I remember just looking at him!! We were like mesmerized!!

[@cheesesteak59]

The was AWB's first big hit. We all grooved to this big time back in the day. There were so many funky BANDS back then.

[@chriso6719]

For more horns and funk, check out Earth Wind and Fire. September is one of their biggest songs.

[@laurakali6522]

And Kool and the Gang….

[@Scott65J]

YESSSSSSS

[@danisaac2035]

And Candy Dulfer. Her and her band Funky Stuff even do a rendition of this song.

[@jgsrhythm100]

September is a pop song. For a funky EWF song it's got to be "Shining Star".

[@jgsrhythm100]

@@laurakali6522 Early Kool & the Gang was their funkiest. Check " Funky Stuff".

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Hamish Stuart is wearing a kilt because they're a Scottish funk band.

[@ThatsMrPencilneck2U]

They call it a "kilt," because the last man who called it a "skirt" got killt!

[@margaretnicol3423]

@gumshoesoul I wouldn't recommend you look one in the eye and say that. :-D

[@williamwallace5857]

@gumshoesoul Well, it ISN'T you imbecile.

[@briancarr4607]

Could this also be a new years eve show

[@jjdubs13]

@@ThatsMrPencilneck2U LOL!!!

[@DJM626]

Drummer is one of the finest drummers in the business. He later on went on to play with many famous rock bands and was one of the most in demand session drummers. The Great Steve Farrone.

[@paulrodriguez3795]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!

[@edwhite7475]

Ok, i gotta say this. Steve Ferrone was a studio guy who played on countless hits and toured with big stars all over the world, BUT he WASNT their original drummer. The original drummer, Robbie Macintosh. on their first US tour, in 1974, was at an aftershow party, and someone passed him a tray with what he assumed to be his drug of choice- Cocaine...so he snorted a big line. Moments later he turned blue, collapsed and died. It was heroin. This is from a reunion show, but i dont think they did much after that. Maybe two albums at best. i remember it well. Tremendous talent, and another life cut way too short by heroin. I hate that stuff.

[@philbiddle1899]

Listen to the original release in 1974 with the band's original drummer the late RIP Robbie McIntosh the guy was awesome.

[@vincewilliams2594]

AWB the kilt gives away where they originate!! They started in in Scotland in the early 70's and were a favorite of us GI's stationed in the UK!!!

[@kevinbarrett9068]

Scotland's premier funk outfit. Try Let's Go Round Again or Cut The Cake, both standouts.

[@richardpedrazine731]

Wait for it wait for it

[@davidpost428]

Yes - Cut the Cake !

[@willfromyadkinville]

cut the Cake Please!

[@dennissmith8767]

What is band name?

[@richardpedrazine731]

@@dennissmith8767 AWB-Average White Band

[@victormurillo5980]

It's really awesome to see two young smart kids enjoying old school music. Real musicians, real singers and no lip-sync. The best part was the band's were made up of diverse members and they actually enjoyed themselves.i.e.Heatwave's "Grove Line"

[@tianzi49]

that is brother Hamish Stuart from Glasgow, Scotland sporting the traditional Scottish garb called "kilt"!

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

Their White album is legendary, right there with Earth, Wind & Fire's GRATITUDE, 40 years later, I still listen to them.

[@jesse7603]

You'll know all the words by the end of the song. You want to hear some horns? Try Herb Albert and the Tijuana brass their song Taste of Honey. Promise you'll love this.

[@theodoreritola9758]

Pic up the pieces Came out in 1974 , I was 14 , We sure had some good music in them 70s

[@SC-gp7kt]

Yes to everything you said!

[@michaelparsons5352]

Horns - Herb Albert, Bob Sever Turn the Page, Bruce Springsteen and the E street band. Love the vibe you guy have, and I am stoked that you are in OKC.

[@jgsrhythm100]

You want horns, check James Brown "Mother Popcorn". Herb Albert is akin to Lawrence Welk. If you want swing, check the real thing. Count Basia, Duke Ellington.

[@vegasbaby3669]

facts

[@karlsmith2570]

"Why does his guitar not have a tuning part to it?" It actually does have tuning knobs, they're on the bodywork of his guitar instead of at the end of the neck

[@562goodguy]

Person To Person is another one of their classic hits.

[@alexdrummer2175]

It's called a Steinberger

[@andrewpetik2034]

Stuart...Stewart? is wearing a kilt! How FABULOUS!

[@Mesotech]

They tuned it at the factory. If it ever goes out of tune, you throw it away and get a new one.

[@jamescox4231]

The tuning part is called the “headstock”

[@allanpunton4962]

Hi guys , hope you are doing fine, I was lucky enough to see the Average White Band live twice. In Edinburgh Scotland. They were truly amazing, brilliant musicians, They are a Scottish band, from Dundee in Scotland. Glad you enjoyed them, great reaction. Cheers. 👍

[@BobberDC]

Hard to believe a bunch of Scots can groove like this

[@traceys8065]

Hey! Us Scots have funk and rhythm 😂

[@williammackenzie6115]

@@traceys8065 We are funking awesome.

[@traceys8065]

@@williammackenzie6115 We sure are 💕

[@donnagonatas3155]

We used to do the bump to this in high school! We listened to whatever sounded good!!!!!! Did not matter the genre in the 60s & 70s. Love you guys!✌❤

[@terrywilber4564]

Loved doing the "Bump"!

[@donnagonatas3155]

@@terrywilber4564 cut the cake too!😂

[@RayPaganJr]

I’m dying here. The bump.

[@donnagonatas3155]

@@RayPaganJr 😂😂😜

[@christinec1928]

OMG .... The Bump ... now that really takes me back.

[@richardmartin9565]

At company parties everyone was dancing, just to "pick up the pieces" during the vocals. While dancing we'd bend towards the floor as if we were picking up pieces. It was just fun to do.

[@chucku00]

4:15 Headless basses and guitars were created by Steinberger and are using double ball strings, their tuning is more stable than most conventional instruments. the tuning keys are located at the bottom of the body. Oh, I forgot : the sax part at the end of the song is a tribute to Blondie's "Rapture". The extended version is a must hear.

[@jazzx251]

I'm a professional musician, who has played this at weddings at least 1000 times It's the perfect song when your lead singer needs a rest - it keeps the floor filled, and showcases all of the other band members The most times I've been involved in its use - is at the beginning of the 2nd set (out of 3) ... to warm the audience up before the singer comes out and does Sir Duke!

[@vincentsweargen8436]

You are sooooo right. My old band used to place this song about halfway through the set so the singer could rest. We "rounded the bases" so to speak to showcase the musicians.

[@beckmn1]

Add Blood, Sweat, and Tears to the list of great bands that used horns! They even won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1970. Excellent group.

[@mitchellanderson9250]

Sax: Gerry Raffery “Baker Street” Steely Dan “Deacon Blues” And of course Clarence Clemons from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band “Jungle Land” 👌

[@jackies5481]

Or the Sonny Rollins sax in a video of Leonard Cohen's 'who By Fire'

[@ED-jy1de]

Maceo Parker Candy Dulfer Eric Leeds

[@maril1379]

I heard this when it first came out -impossible not to dance. Thumbs up

[@bryce253]

One of the funkiest songs ever recorded. My older siblings use to play this song and I was already in love with it. Then later when I started djing and bought the album I nearly passed out. They're from SCOTLAND?!? WHAT?!?! I went on a deep dive into their music after that and discovered that their songs have been heavily sampled through the years and deservingly so. These dudes are funky as a mug!! Love'em!!

[@jacqueline4514]

Yes Yes Yes!!!! Funky Masterpiece! 🔥 Saw them live about 5 years ago; beautiful summer night!!! Another Band that crossed over from my parent’s generation to mine; they had the album in the 70’s ❤️

[@cnatview]

Those saxophones.... I was in high school when this came out and I fell in love with it and have been in love with it since. Thanks for your reaction, guys. Enjoyed! Take care and be well. Peace.

[@billdurfy2110]

This band, and Clarence Clemons was why I played sax in high school.

[@toddpetersen6133]

AWB is a Scottish Soul/Funk Band. One of the best! Breaks all stereotypes!

[@tartanrocker5926]

SOOOOO much soul and rhythm lives in so many people from Scotland.....it's unbelievable....hell, I am a 67 year old white Scottish lady who plays in a steel band....I even have my own pan!!!....and my dad played Louis Armstrong Dixieland jazz for about 60 years....music and passion and Scotland.... intertwined forever in my heart!!!

[@traceys8065]

Same! 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@victormurillo5980]

Thank you guys for appreciating old school funk. FYI, the reason they were called Average White Band is because the band was mostly white members. And people always expected only black musicians to play funk.

[@HeavyTopspin]

You also might want to try "Classical Gas" by Mason Williams - another amazing instrumental from long ago.

[@albertotero1891]

Grazing in the grass,

[@srsheepdog2671]

Mannheim Steamroller version!

[@floydlawson3765]

@@srsheepdog2671 Glen Campbell version isn't too shabby.

[@bethany5688]

Crikey yeah….forgot about Classical Gas…….it’s a must to listen to👍

[@way2deep100]

Wow, Classical Gas. I haven't heard that since it was in the charts. Another suggestion for an instrumental from not quite as far back; Mr Magic by Grover Washington Jr.

[@RMB42]

I played alto and bari sax in a stage band in the '70s, and this was one of the staples of stage bands at the time. Fun to play. On this particular song I prefer the arrangement, mix, and sax solo in the studio version.

[@srf9573]

A love of your own, School boy crush, cloudy -all by AWG One of the BEST albums ever!! Glad y'all discovered our music!

[@tumbler9025]

I love to see the Band having fun with there music and them Horns dam they were nice.

[@unmalo2768]

If you want to hear these dudes sing, then check out their song called "A Love Of Your Own", and they will blow you away with their amazing vocals!!!

[@GWard-hz5wj]

Yes, u gotta hear "A Love of Your Own". They kill it! It's a beautiful ballad. U want to just grab someone & dance!

[@springfauna1465]

Oh they had so many great songs!!!!! One of my favorites was School Boy Crush!!!

[@carolanestanley4030]

True that!

[@fusemunk]

Great Scottish band, no words? These guys were no1 in World back in 70's. Atlantic Avenue Dude.......

[@martincarson9610]

That’s what made the 70’s rock so good is they took their time and let a song build. Great song that I haven’t heard for 30 years!

[@serasmile6026]

Amber since you love horns you should Definitely listen to Chuck Mangione “Feel so good” It’s another instrumental but you will love it ❤️

[@mlinderict]

Any of Mangione's work is great. Bellavia is very special because of Gerry Niewood. Main Squeeze - wah wah Flugelhorn was (and still is) "out there."

[@lorenprinc]

you love horns Amber, listen to Tower of Power!

[@brentcox7772]

Definitely not average! Such a fun band! Listen to this when I am grilling. 🤘🔥

[@PedroConejo1939]

Love this, it was the background music of my college years, always on the jukebox at the student bar. Some serious funk comes out of Scotland.

[@sherriandwaynejohnson3185]

SUCH A GREAT SONG! So blessed to have grown up during this time when music was amazing and meant something

[@davewildermuth7519]

"Why doesn't his guitar have the tuning things on it?" It's just a different style of electric guitar. The tuning heads are actually at the other end of the strings.

[@karenj3611]

I had this album back in the 70's, played the heck out of ir

[@vchip57]

I got to see them in 1976. They had everyone at the coliseum moving and grooving. Very funky and certainly not "average".

[@kenodan5654]

Nice to see the younger generation being open to experiencing older jams. By the way, I'm 60 years old. "Over-The-Air" music is severely limited to less than 4:00 minutes due to commercialization. You had to go to a "Live" performance (i.e. concert) to hear the extended version of these great songs. I was in a band for 8 years in the early '70s. Eight minutes allows each member of the band to play a solo where the entire ensemble could really be appreciated. Did you know that "The Jacksons" used "Pick up the pieces" for their tv show theme song? Rob & Amber, thank you for your review and I wish you the best of things in life.

[@francisseidel8014]

Again, I recommend Vehicle by the Ides of March if you want some horns.

[@BobJ2828]

Look up the cover of the song by leonid and friends. Great cover even for a Russian band.

[@BobJ2828]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nImbmJKAeq-iopo

[@francisseidel8014]

@@BobJ2828 - I've seen it and it is good!

[@sksmith6703]

Thanks for the reminder on Ides of March - Vehicle is a banger with horns!

[@BobJ2828]

@@sksmith6703 watch the vide I posted above. Really cool cover.

[@bruceyoung7875]

Candy Dulfer does a killer version of this. Would be a great pick for female Friday. Candy also played in Prince’s band for awhile.

[@johnconway6833]

White guys from Scotland. These guys giggled for years around Scotland. Saw them at the Watermill, Paisley in dark past.

[@user-vn9cu8rb6v]

That live version of Average White Band (Pick up the Pieces) was incredibly awesome. It's better than the shorter album cut. Thanks!!

[@michaelstanford7591]

You guys are quickly becoming my go to reaction channel. Keep it up!! Been an AWB fan since the 70s. The funkiest track they ever cut was Cut The Cake. Great horns on this one as well. An infectious little guitar riff starts it off and they weren't shy about putting petal to the metal for the rest of way. If you choose this song, the studio version is the best. Luv y'all!!

[@beatlesfantoo]

School Boy Crush is also a great song

[@70CadillacMan]

Archie Bell and the Drells - Tighten up. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five.

[@c5forbob]

I've never suggested anything before but I think this is one you need to hear. I'm 62 and when I was in high school different types of students listened to different music. There was one album that EVERYONE had. "Frampton Comes Alive" and it was because of the song "Do You Feel Like I Do". Find a live version and enjoy!!

[@charlesbrown1542]

Average White band a bunch of James Brown remake

[@janicetilley5540]

I don’t know anyone that didn’t like this group back in the day.Still rock out when I hear their music.

[@rileyandmike]

It’s called an “Instrumental” when there are no words

[@scottalynch]

There are words… “pick up the pieces”

[@MrDiddyDee]

Thank God someone still understands what an instrumental is. I see SO many reaction channels where they say, 'I love the instrumentals' when it's a song that still has vocals on it. They just mean they like the 'instruments' used, or the arrangement of the backing tracks. If you're talking about the instrumental breaks where there might be a solo or some such it would make a bit more sense, but if a song's got someone singing on it then it's not an instrumental. I'd still describe 'Pick up the pieces' though as an instrumental, as the short vocal parts are just shouted with no melodic element, as in a Big Band style.

[@kendallsmith1458]

So sad you have state this Mr Obvious

[@rickfortier8664]

This may be out of left field but you two need to try and catch a movie called "Woodstock". So many bands, so much great music.

[@BobJ2828]

If you like music find the muscle shoals documentary here on KZbin.

[@donnagonatas3155]

Absolutely!!!! Or start off with Santa soul sacrifice or my favorite Joe Cocker with a little help from my friends. You wont regret it! He is one of a kind. He literally looks like hes having a fit because he's just that amazing!!!!!!!✌❤

[@Awaywrdson]

Another band that proved Soul music comes in many colors !!🤘

[@aprilstewart5929]

I've never seen them perform that song, until you uploaded this vid. I've loved this song since it came out and I, too, was surprised by their lack of melanin.....but it just goes to show what musicians really are: people who fall in love with particular kinds of music and, after a lot of hard work, bring it to the world. Also:: thanks for the sight of Hamish Stuart in a kilt. :)

[@Star_R666]

Here is how they got their name - The band had played together before in Scotland, but had moved to London separately and met up by chance at a Traffic concert. They decided to jam together; a friend heard them and remarked: "This is too much for the average white man," which became adapted as the name of the band.

[@Kimberrann]

Speaking of Traffic, Low Spark of High Heeled Boys is great!

[@Star_R666]

@@Kimberrann Love Traffic and Stevie Windwood

[@spidersfrommarsmaybe2742]

@@Kimberrann not great.. awesome :)

[@judysmith-randle1558]

That is an awesome story..thank you..

[@Mike-nv8ej]

I agree with the person who said that the studio recorded version is infinitely better. One thing I might suggest to you guys is when you are going to react to a song that you're hearing the very first time, I think it's better to listen to the studio recording or official music video (provided it's available on KZbin) rather than a live concert recording. Nothing beats the magic of live music, but I think to appreciate a song to its fullest when hearing it for the very first time, the best way by far to do that is to hear it as it was recorded in the studio with no noise distortion, no audio quality issues, etc. Just my suggestion.

[@chriso6719]

I totally agree. The live version is so much better if you are already familiar with the song.

[@wendyeverett4768]

Agreed!

[@thorsluter7835]

I somewhat agree, there are some live performances out there that eclipse the recording, and should be heard in their best state (one example that comes to mind is "It Makes No Difference" by The Band from The Last Waltz), but for the most part, the studio version usually nails the vibe and intent of the song.

[@abmqa]

I agree, however there are some very special live performances that should not be missed. In such cases the requester should specify that. One other thing, Stevie Ray Vaughan always seems better live to me. Perhaps it's because he's such dynamic performer?

[@guestuser2373]

Not at all. It totally depends on the song and performer.

[@mibooth1852]

From a 62 year old that grew up during this era of classic music i think it's great watching you two react to the soundtrack of my life. A must listen of AWB would be their album {Soul Searchin }

[@michaelboismier1863]

They were having fun with the name of the Band, because it makes people say yeah We'll see about that! It got a lot of people curious, and then they got hooked!! very talented and soulful👍🎶

[@Lolo-zs2eo]

There’s nothing average about AWB. Check out “ School Boy Crush”, or Person to Person”, or “A Love Of Your Own” to hear the vocals. There are many others.

[@judysmith-randle1558]

Yes and yasssssssssss!💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💥💥💥💥💥

[@daverudbarg]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!

[@shawnclay241]

If you haven't already, you should listen to the Danish National Symphony Orchestra- The good the bad and the ugly

[@penniecollins8558]

Real music. Real instruments. Real good.

[@valdannfamr.2430]

🤩❤AWB! Love to see the younger gens appreciating 70's Jazz Funk. I definitely agree with Mike. I totally suggest hearing the studio version for the first time. Then hear them live years later, definitely shows how AWB still got it 😉. Please listen to their other great hits~"A Love of Your Own", "School Boy Crush", "Cut the Cake", "Queen of My Soul" and more. ✌🌴🌺 proud to have been a 70's child🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@Seanriver316]

OK, well now you have to check out "Cut the Cake" by these guys. And, yes, I was very surprised to learn these guys were/are from Scotland. They jam hard.

[@traci4187]

More horns in a COMPLETELY different genre: Herb Alpert (and the Tijuana Brass). Try "Rise" or "A Taste of Honey".

[@carolanestanley4030]

Yes!!

[@BobiG1964]

@@carolanestanley4030 I grew up listening to Herb Alpert. Great stuff

[@davidpease5285]

This was a wonderful, refreshing instrumental group. I'd like to hear more from them.

[@rhondamccloud9654]

I loved that! I was dancing 💃 in my kitchen. But, then it made me cry, because my husband of 36 years just passed away last week. And he loved The Average White Band. And I loved hearing it through my 😢 tears. But everything makes me cry now. 😢

[@fayesouthall6604]

Sorry for your loss 😢

[@larksigsby3697]

For female Friday: Sheryl Crow-everyday is a winding road, redemption day, if it makes you happy, all I wanna do…

[@markmurphy558]

They had a song called "Cut the Cake' that was played at EVERY wedding the 70s/80s.

[@naomidudley561]

Their whole music catalogue is off the chain...their singing voices are amazing as well! If you didn't know, 'Pick up the Pieces,' music can be whole, half, quarter notes...the horn section was playing these types of notes and picking up the pieces precisely...

[@mj2you22]

This wasn't about words, it was about a funky beat and HORNS! Yaasss!

[@lauriesandt5371]

Please react to LONG TRAIN RUNNING (LIVE at Wolf Trap HD) by the DOOBIE BROTHERS!! The studio is great too but I think Amber will prefer this live version because of the horns! It's a TOTAL JAM!🎷🎷🎷🎷🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shawnsnow2655]

YES YES YES!

[@willmoney34]

Yes! Long train running is a must!

[@lauriesandt5371]

@@willmoney34 I hope Jay and Amber read this post! 🤗

[@cindy2252]

I saw AWB in 2019 at Jazz Alley in Seattle, they brought the house down. They were my favorite band in my early 20's dancing in the clubs. Check out "Work To Do", "A Love of Your Own", "If I Ever Lose This Heaven", "I Just Can't Give You Up", "Just Wanna Love You Tonight", and "Keepin' It To Myself".

[@tuffguy007]

This band is amazing -- funk, soul, R&B they played it all. The horns were/are amazing as always, but they actually do sing! A one-of-a-kind funky falsetto you will hear on many of the other AWB tracks. Be sure to listen to more.

[@lydmarl.475]

Oh. I just saw the over a half year ago, in Chicago, and they killed it!! Surely they finished their performance with this track!

[@karlsmith2570]

"What Are those things called?" "I Don't Know, it's a Scottish thing" The skirt that one member is wearing is the a kilt

[@raymondbrush6442]

Not to be confused with the fact that the band kilt this song. God I'm sunk to pun level I'm outta here

[@MrDiddyDee]

I hear that nothing was worn under that kilt (It was still all in working order!).

[@kendallsmith1458]

It b a kilt

[@johnfrancis1528]

An iconic classic with great sax and guitar solos: Gerry Rafferty singing Baker Street. I promise you'll be pleased.

[@littlelioness7490]

LOVE these guys & so awesome you picked a live version so you can really see how NOT average they are. Fun memories of doing a dance routine for modern dance class in high school...yeah baby!!

[@myheartmjj]

Aww memories of the best time of music ever! We had it all and it's still relevant today. Funk!

[@elysehfm8797]

OH YEAH. Funk, man.

[@Kim-hc5si]

Oh hell yes! 🎺🎺🎺🎷🎷🎷

[@mikeschumacher9715]

The headless bass is tuned at the back end, with allen screw type tuners. Great song. Our band played this back in the 70's.

[@jamalmoss9543]

I love this reaction video! If you want to hear more AWB funky grooves, please review their slow jam, A Love of Your Own.

[@billharris3049]

One of my high school favorites 👍👍

[@pizzaman5169]

This is such an awesome song & with that beat, you couldn't sit there without movin' your feet ! When we were on the dance floor & then this song was played, a lot of folks back then headed for their seats because it is a pretty long song. We, of the hard core lot, stayed thru it to the end. By then, it looked like we stepped out of the shower. That did more than just work up a sweat. We were all ready for a wringer washer by then. One of my items on my bucket list was to go dancing & have everyone stop, circle around & watch me & my dance partner, on the floor by ourselves. It was a great feeling because a few years before, I couldn't dance at all. There was just one couple that seemed a bit off over it. The guys wife said she liked our dancing, but thought we danced a bit too provocatively. I chuckled & looked at my partner & she just smiled & said, "I guess we did it like we wanted to then!" The lady didn't know what to say.

[@jalawoods1192]

But you have fun didn't it blew your mind ? just like it's blowing their mind ! Especially when we first heard it and didn't know exactly who was AWB ! They didn't show who exactly who they were after maybe the third albums or so and it blew our minds ! All the songs and albums are Timeless 🎶❤️

[@pizzaman5169]

@@jalawoods1192 It came out in 1974. I was managing a store where we sold clothes & shoes for guys & girls, waterbeds, records & tapes & we had a head shop in it too ! After work, we'd go & party at the Luv Pub in the Brown Derby. Whenever an AWB song came on, everybody hit the dance floor. It was a good time to be in my 20's, single, nice car, good money. Now, in my 70's, my party is taking a nap !

[@katfitzgerald1842]

Seen these guys in concert many times and listen to their albums too many times to even count and yet...I am 66 and STILL get chills listening to them on your channel!! In those days TOWER OF POWER and AWB were the FUNKYEST and are still TOURING in 2023...DANG!!🎷📯😻

[@daudder]

Amazing track that is more proof that music is universal