Jakata - Golden Girl (1984)

From their 1984 album, Light The Night. Written by Jimmy Felber, and covered by Al Jarreau on his L Is For Lover album, released in '86.
Bass, Vocals -- Chuck Coffey
Drums, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar -- Chris Myers
Guitar (Additional) -- Robbie Nevil
Keyboards, Vocals -- Jimmy Felber
Lead Vocals, Horns -- Steve Kragan
Producer -- Jimmy Felber, Pat Sherlock

[@leecash9767]

2 stepper-mid tempo in the late 80s, early 90s. Classic groove.

[@eduardocruz4331]

Simplesmente maravilhosa a canção não consigo parar de ouvir

[@josebrown5961]

I came here after listening to the version of this song that I knew by Al Jarreau. Someone there commented that his was a cover of this. They said this was better and I can agree it is better. Jarreaus is good, but this is a bit better. Thank you for sharing this band with me.😎

[@jamesvaldez2379]

These guys were my friends and we played together, give it up to the guys from mid 80's.

[@k.de.3838]

Al Jarreau's cover of this song brought me here. I can't stop listening to this song.

[@charetteolga2794]

Same for me

[@stefanbalog973]

For me too 😂 I like this version more than Al Jarreau.Jakata have a better tune.But the guitar solo at the end of the version with Al Jarreau is fantastic and it's a bit missing.

[@MwanzaNaphtalilungu]

That guitar solo oh my word

[@chrismyersdrums]

@@MwanzaNaphtalilungu Robbie Nevil kills it!

[@eddiejohnson5370]

Might be 1 of the best blue eyes soul tunes ever made its so sweet I just saying

[@funkyhouse2406]

Why this did not become a soft rock big hit is a mystery unsolved to this day

[@SniffMyDeadwax]

Stunning blue eyed soul from the 80s, wasnt expecting that at all-west coast for sure. Beautiful.

[@josedomingo9125]

Fantastic Song forever 80 s

[@eddiejohnson5370]

Bad bad tune I love this tune from day 1

[@Sax4Him]

Glad to see this music living on here on KZbin. We had the same fate as thousands of other bands...lost in the shuffle of big label money decisions. Playing in this band did however open many other doors that unfolded a great career for me, no complaints. It's a shame we never got to tour. Truth be told, we went directly into the LA/SoCal music scene and played locally for 20yrs.

[@1womanmultitude]

are any of you guys on facebook?

[@k.a.christianbuckeye4257]

Jakata and Al Jarreau killed this, love both!!!

[@Sax4Him]

keisha lewis You might find composer/keys/founder Jimmy Felber on FB, also maybe bassist Chuck Coffey. I jumped to Instagram years ago.

[@AndyWiseChoices]

As a teenager of the 80s, I never heard this song. Just discovered it here. This is an amazing song, from composition to lyrics. I don't understand how it didn't take off.

[@agfagaevart]

@@AndyWiseChoices Better late than never, son...

[@nitedrive2956]

How I love 'discovering' lost gems like this. Never knew this wasn't a Jarreau original!

[@heedthebaw7945]

Me too. I love Al Jarreau version with guitar by Nile Rodgers. This version is equally awesome.

[@Sax4Him]

@@heedthebaw7945 The guitar solo on our version was played by L.A. great Robbie Nevil who went on to be a big pop star/producer/writer after his 80s hit "C'est La Vie"....

[@musicadesideria4792]

@@heedthebaw7945 i prefer Al Jarreau’s version!

[@rezathenightfly]

@@Sax4Him Great solo by Mr. Nevil. Also, beautifully rendered by Steve Kragan.

[@stefanbalog973]

@@Sax4Him Robbie Nevil play the guitar solo at this version?

[@arthurworkman4399]

This sounds like something you'd hear on Miami Vice that TV show

[@chipbuttytime3396]

Agreed, GTA video game too

[@funonutube100]

This is the real shit right here!!! Chair dancing! This is 80's music at it's very best!!

[@The70s80scollection]

Got the 12inch way back in late 85 and was a track I recorded many times for various mixtapes, the LP version differs slightly from the 12inch version, when I started my youtube 12inch vinyl channel this was one of the first tracks I post, one of my all-time favourite tracks that I tire of listening to, should have been a much bigger hit than it was....

[@DrHeinzy]

You do a good job with your channel.

[@The70s80scollection]

@@DrHeinzy Thank You!!.

[@virginboy3d78]

this song saved me at the perfect time

[@stefanbalog973]

Music like this save all of us everytime, everywere...

[@Wortho1264]

Great funky music..gotta luv the 80's.

[@BruceLeroy2620]

Of course another killer guitar solo by Jay Graydon...he produced Al Jarreau, George Benson & Manhattan Transfer and is infamous for the Steely Dan Peg solo. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@mauricioantoniosaldiviavid8544]

Elegancia pura. 🤗

[@oldschool_2717]

im feelin the 80s vibe. thanks west coast 99

[@kidwaryodproduction]

Makes me wonder if Jakata and Shakatak have a chance to work together on that time. Both bands have a similar name, Both bands both have a chance to works with Al Jarreau (Al covered "Golden Girl" from Jakata, Shakatak duet with Al in "Day by Day") and Both have a jazzy sound :) And the most funniest thing is. Jakata members look like they're came from Indonesia (And the band name was convincing that they're came from Indonesia. But they're American band :)

[@emmanuelprelle6699]

West Coast 99, you made my life complete. Thanks to you, I've been discovering new treasures for months :) Greetings from France !

[@makhines431]

sounds like el debarge.. love the melody

[@sibanesethusibanda6432]

Cool, groovy... steady rhythm makes it all the more sexy... classic.

[@user-tv1jh6rj6v]

Attractive voice rythemic guitar sound such a goooood song..Goosebumps. .

[@ignaciodelorenzocuenca5174]

Bought this vynil in Spain circa 1984. Loved the band and I was waiting for more but that never happened. They made a fantastic debut album. Thanks for that, band!

[@KEICRUMBIE]

1984, i dont expect anything less than great. The 80s are unmatched in every category.

[@stevenmcclintock8421]

I loved these players...Jimmy Felber was a strong songwriter too... Chuck, the bass sound is so perfect....love it. Stevie...what can I say! Miss those musical days....Headway and all.

[@abuzoskimabuzoski6741]

I've been shocked when i learned this song was original. But what ever happen i love this song :)

[@luisdelafuente7903]

Once of my favorite songs an at last i found again,thank you so much

[@RayDLopez-cq6fv]

Jakata had a huge moderate smash hit circa 1984 thanks to this emphasis track, on the single cut called Golden Girl, from the Light the Night CD! Wonderful track from this four-piece pop/rock band, dudes! Thank you anyway, indeed!

[@seppoinnanen5577]

Aah... the golden era of eight inch deep snare drums....

[@chrismyersdrums]

I was the drummer on this record, and used an old Gretsch 6.5" x 14" snare drum. Awesome snare! And of course the mic used was a Neumann km84.

[@seppoinnanen5577]

@@chrismyersdrums Ok, thanks for the answer 🙂 This is one of my "drum along" songs, a great test of keeping the beat steady

[@christinekoenemann2557]

Bright and wonderful. I would love to see Light the Night released onto CD and MP3. Jakata makes great music.

[@jsoulas]

You and me both!

[@lelahlee3994]

I absolutely love these guys. 😍

[@marbar3583]

Beautiful ❤️

[@eduardocruz4331]

Com toda a certeza essa música em vinil na rádio vitrola e simplesmente mágico

[@ohnesorgen4642]

Thanks to whoever donated this song on Simple's stream

[@DrHeinzy]

Shoutouts to whoever did that.

[@briafazio9732]

Love it!!!! So much talent, how'd I miss you guys???? Shame...

[@marnixgroot9538]

Damn fine tune! could have, no, should have been an 80s classic!

[@heedthebaw7945]

Great tune also good cover by Al Jarreau

[@hydro.pl.27]

The 80’s had a ton of great music but when groups like this went up against Motley Crue, Ratt, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, etc. they never stood a massive chance. This is a really good song but anyone who lived during that decade should know what Genre dominated the charts.

[@clifking]

Great track

[@-_______-_______-______-]

I've been looking for another completely thing... an early 2000's dance song (I think "jakata" was the artist, I don't know). FORTUNATELY I found this precious thing! I love this great instrumental

[@felipedej.cervera6514]

Qué bonita música

[@D0CT0RS0UL]

That's the original and best version ever ! ` A real gem ! Nuff respect to Jimmy Felber ! ... Hope he will re-release it one day...

[@allseeingi]

Agreed

[@Midnight65883]

Love this song. So cool and laid back

[@guybettyrahem3937]

Ahurissant morceau d'un groupe américain des années 80 totalement inconnu du grand public et même des passionnés de musique c'est prodigieux tout simplement !!!!!!!!! Je ne connais d'eux que cet album que je possède c'est une merveille il y a 5 ou 6 morceaux au moins qui sont juste extraordinaire le rock FM a son meilleur .découvrez ce groupe vous ne perdez pas votre temps ce golden girl est l'un des plus grands morceaux de l'histoire du rock FM tout simplement !!!!!!!!!!! écoutez le solo de guitare à la.fin c est à tomber à la renverse !!!!!!!!!!!!! GIGANTESQUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MONUMENTAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HISTORIQUE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MERCI chaleureusement à celui où celle qui à posté cette merveille absolue !!!!!!!!!! je le cherchais sur KZbin depuis très longtemps !!!!!!!!!!! Guy

[@ralfir1643]

Totalmente de acuerdo con todo lo que describes en tu texto, saludos desde México.

[@paulodossantos4133]

Essa música embalou meu domingo 04/12/22. E foi o melhor domingo que eu tive este ano. 😍🥰

[@agfagaevart]

Music from my teens!

[@aplleyva]

Wow I think it's been 30 yrs since I've heard this version, Thanks for posting.

[@margeryfranko1850]

Jakarta - Golden Girl ... stunning 💜💙🙏🏾💚💛

[@micshig]

The beauty of musical discovery. Thanks for sharing the original...and thus put things in perspective.

[@user-xf1ry2tb8y]

👍👍👍 especially guitar solo is sick.

[@eternal1blue]

I like both versions of the song it's interesting how this song has 2 different sounds imtereptations

[@stephendoughty1472]

There was me thinking it was an Al jarreau song...nice i enjoyed it, first time listen of the original I'm presuming..the great thing about the internet!

[@enriquebernabeplatero7232]

I like it!!!!

[@jimmiesmith5811]

This reminds of a song been for look for that came out around this it went something like do you want me do you love me they sounded like a blue soul group I haven't heard in over 30 years

[@D0CT0RS0UL]

West Coast 99 you did a wonderfull job in transfering your Vinyl rip to the Web ! Plus may I add that the sound recording you suceeded in is Top quality ! Back in 85 I always loved the Jakat original version of this "Golden Girl" ! Many thanks for bringing back this !

[@charetteolga2794]

I love it. Really amazing.

[@UberDurable]

Nice one!

[@ego67]

Thanks for posting!!

[@CarolinaMartucci]

good track indeed...

[@bobrew461]

miami vice funk!

[@MultiScoffer]

I hear a little DeBarge in there somebody's sounds pretty close to DeBarge

[@zzzdogutube]

thanks

[@eddiejohnson5370]

Bad bad tune

[@gocchins]

まさに隠れた名曲ですね

[@ThePoopkie]

Wait, they aren't Japanese? Holy shit... I wonder if they learned from and eye for and eye? So dope

[@UBZUKki]

tune.....

[@agusrizal2714]

HEY.This band"s name reminds me of the capital city of Indonesia.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

agus rizal WITHOUT AN R. That’s the British accent that say JAKARTA, “JAKATA”.

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

agus rizal This song is dedicated to Beauty Gonzales (Filipina actress) and Carol Yeung (HK model)

[@carizmotorsindonesia4271]

Thought I read Jakarta (one of city in indonesia)

[@andypatscot7737]

This is a hit ! Shame it wasn't promoted properly.

[@jsoulas]

Their album ‘Light The Night’ was never released on CD, and I can not find ‘Steppin’ Across The U.S.A., Vol. 13 either on eBay or Discogs. Does anyone know of a compilation album that has this song on it?

[@projetoproverbio]

Alguém em fevereiro de 2022?

[@736939]

GTA Vice City (unreleased)

[@Shampoid]

i dont know why but at 1.25 speed it feels more energetic

[@MasYudhi_Wonk_Kendal]

How many years ago was all this?

[@Sax4Him]

This was 1986.

[@bobrew461]

1984

[@L33s640]

[@soulie61]

was never released on CD it seems?

[@tomahzo]

I like this version better than Al Jarreau's but I like Al's vocals more ... I've been listening to Al's version for 30 years not knowing it was a cover so I've gotten used to his way of singing it. Now everything else sounds _way_ too stiff :D. Also, the background vocals in the outro in Al's version is really smooth! I miss those here. The composition is super soulful but the vocals are not at all on par. Not bad but it just doesn't measure up to the rest.

[@FlyteTymes]

The best version is Luther Ingram's, minimalist funk, nice soulful vocals very cool.

[@tomahzo]

Wow, did not know that so many artist had covered this song :). Thanks for the tip!

[@immozelle]

Fair asessment. This is why I really like covers, I can hear and learn better where the music ends and the musician begins, if ya know what I mean. And artists like AJ cover great songs!

[@Kamel-zq9bn]

👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🔊🔊🎵🎵🕺

[@ewaf88]

I actually slightly prefer this version to Al's

[@Therizinosaurus]

they are missing the "r" there

[@Dfusion631]

💃🕺🤝

[@christopherbarry2086]

Where were they from?

[@FrancisLitanofficialJAPINOY]

Christopher Barry USA.

[@Sax4Him]

Los Angeles

[@gonzalog.292]

¿Quién es el heroe que comentará la letra de la canción?

[@Frapzoid]

Why doesn't iTunes make this available?

[@Notoriousnupe1]

LaRonda Washington

[@cesarcarrasco2597]

Para ti paola ospina❤❤❤❤te odio

[@sajakg3962]

Great song...