Outstanding video. Me being from New York, their songs were always some of my favorites. Sad to hear that the original members have all passed. It’s so awesome that the son is continuing to carry on their legacy. 👍👍👍
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate your feedback.
@anthonymarlowe6986 Жыл бұрын
@@TerrySwoopeVideos white radio racism banned on diso remember. Then burning disco records in the stadium. .
@jeraldford34947 ай бұрын
Wow just found out all 3 members are gone I have there CD woman behind the the man weekend lover number 1 hit native New Yorker
@luvrumcake9 күн бұрын
@@TerrySwoopeVideosWhy was Disco banned in the US in 1979?
@bkgurl4life882 жыл бұрын
Native New Yorker, Don’t Tell Me Tell Her, & Inside Out were Odyssey hits that got a lot of airplay in NYC. Odyssey was very talented and so underrated.
@Itsmyturn-notapickme2 жыл бұрын
In Chicago and the Mid-South as well. We loved those songs❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@Pllm30 Жыл бұрын
Dont tell me tell her I thought was Phyllis Hyman's song.
@teezee1000 Жыл бұрын
I agree... I never considered inside out a disco song. by the 80's everything was R&B.
@giorgiopolloni7936 Жыл бұрын
Of course in the USA there was actually an attack on disco music by heterosexual white males because they saw music that was loved by gays, women, blacks and Latinos was inferior to their rock and they saw it as a threat and when white straight men feel threatened they use violence. Theta actually held a disco destruction night in a baseball stadium and brought disco records to destroy on the field. Only time an entire music genre was actually physically attacked. Luckily it lives on in Europe, Asia and of course in lgbtq clubs and with intelligent straight people.
@AJ-bz7wq6 ай бұрын
Absolutely UNDER ESTIMATED . SHAME ON IMAGE DRIVEN AMERICA..AMAZING SOUND
@ronaldmartinsr44332 жыл бұрын
I'm a retired former Radio DJ from Nashville, TN. An R&B station, I got many requests for this group, it would be nice if the group is recognized for the success they achieved.
@curtispayne-vv2in17 күн бұрын
Did you work at WVOL ? A great satation!
@juancarlostealdo Жыл бұрын
Beautiful people,beautiful music,full of love ,light,and peace.....so much in need for this times.
@Dantearmstrong0072 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you covered them They are a great group. It's sad that the US didn't promote their music. Thank you
@imanonattorneyspokesperson2 жыл бұрын
"Going back to my roots" was a bigger hit than "Native New Yorker" just that it didn't "chart" well because it was more of a dance party groove than anything remnant of their Disco days. ...Still sad news tho anytime you hear about the passing of an old schooler artist, Almost like losing an ol' friend !...RIP to them!💜
@michaelsteeart1182 жыл бұрын
How bout week end lover?
@williamdavis163610 ай бұрын
I disagree. But it was a good song
@mixedhairless9 ай бұрын
But going back to my roots was Gen 2 odyssey, not from the OG trio. I do not remember that song as much as Native
@djebat882 жыл бұрын
Great tribute to the original members of Odyssey. I grew up through the disco years and still love disco musics. Odyssey deserve more. Thanks Terry.
@Penabby2 жыл бұрын
Amazing group! huge in the UK, I spent my teens listening to their music, going back to my roots was a big hit here. Lilian was an amazing singer, the pure emotion she evokes when singing "If you are looking for a way out" it gets me every time. It is such a shame they did not get the recognition in their home, especially New York, Native New Yorkers should be the city's anthem! I saw Lilian's Son perform as Odyssey in Minehead UK a few years ago, he is doing his Mama proud
@afcwfcwfc Жыл бұрын
Hi, i too remember them from my teens, dancing to Native New Yorker with a older lady a workmate. Along with a " chicken in a basket " Such great memories. Shame all the original members have passed away
@TheSmithDorian4 ай бұрын
"If you're looking for a way out" was a timeless classic - haunting and heartfelt.
@seananthonyegan33953 ай бұрын
I live in the UK remember buying the 12 inch of native new Yorker in 1977 there music still sounds as good and fresh today in 2024 ,thank you for a great video 😊
@paulspencer1093Ай бұрын
Two very beautiful women sings, and what a smile they had
@minekara64072 жыл бұрын
Such talent so many beautiful songs my favourite band growing up in UK. The songs still stand today....RIP to all 3 their legacy continues.
@ellasaraharetha3 ай бұрын
Absolutely loved their music, their wonderful voices and beautiful smiles. I still listen to them and their music is like a time machine. I loved much of the disco music. They used real instruments and were upbeat and danceable. Odyssey you are still in my heart.
@phillipedwards3416 Жыл бұрын
RIP Odyssey, remember these icons in the Seventies. Beautiful music, beautiful ladies ❤
@memyself4ever12 жыл бұрын
Until now, I had no idea the other original members passed away RIP to all of them💗💗💗💗
@aayjay85362 жыл бұрын
I REMEMBER THIS GROUP,,,NATIVE NEW YORKER AND INSIDE OUT WERE MY FAVORITE SONGS,THANKS FOR THE UPDATE ON THIS GROUP MR SWOOPE,TRUE LEGENDS.❤
@john.beestrongblackledge8216 Жыл бұрын
thay where f a b xx
@celtwilliams724211 ай бұрын
Beatiful. People. Beautiful. Music
@lilliejohns81373 ай бұрын
Love their music. I still listen to them❤
@MrCool26012 жыл бұрын
Nice. WBLS radio in NYC used to give them a lot of play back in the day. Had no idea they were that aged.
@doncnunez62312 жыл бұрын
Frankie Crocker the chief Rocker !! Remember like yesterday !!
@memyself4ever12 жыл бұрын
UNSUNG needs to do a show on this underrated group. My mother had the album and played it all the time.
@traveonsmith2562 жыл бұрын
Right I started a petition for unsung to do it
@memyself4ever12 жыл бұрын
@@traveonsmith256 Cool! I support it 100%
@traveonsmith2562 жыл бұрын
@@memyself4ever1 hope they do it while Bill is still around
@lilliejohns81373 ай бұрын
Yes, Do an Unsung on them please ❤
@perryoram6403 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this. Didn't realise they were as old as they were, RIP all of you. Native new yorker is one of my favourites of all time. .. the disco genre banning by US radio stations was a disgrace, so many talented artists sacrificed for what..?
@elijahdrake60162 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful video commentary for one of my favorite groups
@dahlialewis45612 жыл бұрын
Loved them. Love disco music still listen to it.😅🕺💃
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@KingD-light2 жыл бұрын
They all did live a full life though. All were in their 80s . RIP odyssey
@Al_Catraz12 жыл бұрын
BEST COMMENT BRO 👍👍👍👍 unlike MANY OTHERS who we won't name here that went on to super-sized stardom success only to have life cut short by 20 years on average
@treysure12 жыл бұрын
Sweet memories! Did you know that Tupac's first hit "When my homes call" sampled their hit song "Inside out"? Thought I'd share that cos he had a good ear for good music. Well done for giving a voice to the unsung talent!! 🙏🏽
@macksun2 жыл бұрын
Wow, 1 of my favorite songs. Now I gotta re-hear it
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
I didn't know that thanks for commenting I appreciate your feedback.
@Stefluva622 жыл бұрын
The music to it was from the group Slave, the song is called Watching You.
@treysure12 жыл бұрын
@@Stefluva62 Many acts did. It's just that the part of the song Tupac looped was Odyssey's version. Thanks so much for the correction. 🙏🏽
@Stefluva622 жыл бұрын
@@treysure1 For sure, no problem.
@sewahsewah20442 жыл бұрын
Midnight Tonight I Will Be Rocking The Odyssey Jams INSIDE OUT!!! . . . 💕💕💕 In Loving Memory!!! 😎💕🙏🏾Blessings
@joshuathomas3902 жыл бұрын
The radio station in my home town plays inside out every now and then. It's kinda catchy
@kimberlyjackson72662 жыл бұрын
Do y’all remember the episode from Good Times when Thelma danced off their song?
@macksun2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, can't say I do
@gin402 жыл бұрын
I sure do!
@mikepalm6452 Жыл бұрын
Really nice to hear about the history of Oddesey....they were great talents
@mikebanks63735 ай бұрын
What a Great group, especially inside out! I love that song...
@Elwrt4552 жыл бұрын
When I first heard "Inside Out" I LOVE it ( it is OBVIOUSLY a Slave R&B/Funk produced record)! RIP to the original trio
@DarrickBLee11 ай бұрын
Yep. Odyseey's song "Inside Out" is completely interchangeable with Slave's "Watching you." Both were produced by Jimmy Douglass.
@martinandrews103 ай бұрын
Inside Out was an anthem amongst my school friends in our year, 1982. I love Odyssey's music and have continually listened to their tracks up until today 40+ years on. A fantastic band who gave us unforgettable, beautiful music. Im from Zambia.
@danfrost30432 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't particularly call them a "Disco" group, mainly Soul & Pop. I remember them at their peak and all the hits they had in the UK. BTW Inside Out made No3 on the UK Charts, not No1, their big No 1 song was "Use It Up Wear It Out" I Saw them many times live, met them a couple of times, lovely people & after all these years I still have my little signed photo in it's frame. . Their awesome version of "Going Back To My Roots" UK No4 is one of my favourite tunes. Their music will live on for a long time.
@davidblack26932 жыл бұрын
My lil brother,& I grew up during the 70s,& we both loved Native New Yorker,it was one of the best songs from 1977.The 70s had some amazing singing groups back then,& I am proud to have grown up during a time when music really meant something.
@chrisconti6193 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update. I have great memories of hearing them on AM radio growing up in the 70's.
@ericwilliams15752 жыл бұрын
I definitely remember the 'NATIVE NEW YORKER' played on the last episode 'That's Entertainment' on GOOD TIMES' 5th season(77-78) era. As well as American Bandstand 3 dance couple segment of Dec.77 episode on VH1. If there's anything about disco I like, Odyssey would be my 1st pick. RIP all the members.
@sewahsewah20442 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! . . . 💕This was and is the Classic New York Anthem!!! 💕Such A Classic Then And Still Is Today!!! 💕Wow, we loved Inside Out!!! 💕It Played Well On The Black Radio Stations, Never Knew it wasn’t a big hit in the U.S. ☝🏾It’s GREAT to know that her son is continuing his mother’s LEGACY!!!👍🏽 He’s Very Handsome And Talented Too!!!💕 I remember Native New Yorker Riding The Subway Everyday To College In My Freshman Year!!! . . . 👏🏾👏🏾That was our SONG!!! 💕 And Inside Out was our Club Jam Back In The Days of Club Hopping NYC!!!😎 Those Were The Days!!! 💕 I Truly Like This Review! Brought Back Beautiful Memories!!! 🤗Thanks For Creating and Sharing Another GREAT ONE!!! 😎💕🙏🏾Blessings
@sewahsewah20442 жыл бұрын
Thank you💕Blessings
@ivanmancinelli-franconi9247 ай бұрын
This is so incredibly overdue and thank you for putting this montage about these incredibly beautiful and talented musicians. What gorgeous voices and elegance they gave us. Their music is immortal. I am sure they are singing in heaven as well.
@RetroReminiscing2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love odyssey, thanks for this !R.I.P to all members and so glad her son is continuing the Odysee legacy, Sonique
@1977kennyken2 жыл бұрын
That song Inside out was played alot I'm my home as child. However my parents also played Watching you by the group Slave and both songs have a similar melody. However both songs were a bop in my home and bring back wonderful memories of my parents ...RIP
@46878782 жыл бұрын
Exactly,..I've said that for years,..it's almost the same track....I thought somebody sold it to the other band when I heard it !!!
@ziggysmalls9329 Жыл бұрын
@@4687878 Steve Arrington,and unlimited touch that's where the vibe came from
@Guccit865 Жыл бұрын
I miss them soo much. It brings tears to my eyes . God bless those lovely professional people I’ll always think of them .
@alldat062 жыл бұрын
I always wondered about this group. Terry your taste is awesome!!
@jamesgibson37162 жыл бұрын
This was a dope tribute bro. RIP all the members. #BlackExcellence
@cathleanjohnson675 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for featuring this group, about to enter my 20s when "Natuve Newyorker" hit and can remember seeing them perform it on Dick Clark's "American Bandstand " didn't realize they were in their late 30s-40 then, you are right they don't get the recognition they deserve and so sad that all the original members have passed on, their music will never be forgotten by those of us who were around when they hit..
@msingleton6295 Жыл бұрын
04/2023. I am sooooooo happy to have heard more about this awesome group. They were great
@kabernat7 ай бұрын
A shame that America wouldn't promote their music as fantastic as they sounded. Europe to the rescue as they don't care about your age as they know music is timeless. I remember as a teen that Disco was hot for maybe 5 minutes and then all of a sudden Disco was scrapped. I've always loved Disco and this song is Classic!!! Real music
@audreyharalambos2592 Жыл бұрын
had many a good boogie around my hand bag to this amazing tune i was a teenager then 66 now and still love this , it stands the test of time x
@I_Love_my_adblock44082 жыл бұрын
The original male singer didn't try to make it look like he was singing. Also German radio and some clubs here still play classic disco songs.
@traveonsmith2562 жыл бұрын
It was like he was just there and forgot to meantion carmen being there before odyssey
@OLDS98Ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. Thank you for recognizing them. I liked the fact you discussed what happened. TinaTurner had to overcome that same age obstacle and they were nasty about it. Like Odyssey, she showed the industry. I noticed a lot of artists do what they did. They play where they are popular and they will make money. It is a shame what they did to them in the United States. They do this a lot here to this day in the United States. It is not just music artists. That is why you see songs released in Europe and United Kingdom and Australia and New Zealand that do not get released here. Thank you again. You can find a lot of this stuff here on You Tube. The song Native New Yorker has had several remakes too. It was used in the Good Times seroes. Thelma danced to it in an episode. Glad to hear the group lives on with the son. I learned about the other hits because of their success in Europe.
@attnorthtexas10956 ай бұрын
l love them. Their "Hang Together" album is one of my favorites. "Don't Tell Me Tell Her" is still my JAM!!!
@JustK0092 жыл бұрын
WBLS Legends Inside Out had the legendary Mr Mark on the bass
@vinowat Жыл бұрын
Yep! The GREAT Mark Adam's of the group 'Slave'.
@veracavadini633728 күн бұрын
I LOVE THE ODYSSEY,I WAS 15 YEARS OLD AND I FALL IN LOVE WITH NATIVE NEW YORKER WAS A BIG HIT IN 1978 IN NEW YORK,FABULOUS MUSIC TO DANCE,I HAVE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES WITH THIS MUSIC
@skintight70112 жыл бұрын
I loved this group
@spensonmcmillan93084 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this. I wondered where this group was. Good to know their legacy lives on fir other generations.
@amenemhurt88172 күн бұрын
Great commentary on Odyssey! [Back to my Roots was] my favorite disco song of all time! RIEP Tony, Louise and Lillian. 😍🙏
@xTheMoonGoddess420x2 жыл бұрын
Hey Terry 🙋🏽♀️. Thanks for another awesome upload. ☮💙🖤💜🕯
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate your feedback.
@uknewslink Жыл бұрын
I learnt things I didn’t know from this video about Odyssey. I had no idea they dead. I’m pleased son is continuing their work. Rest in peace and rise in glory.
@The-Tall-Photographer11 ай бұрын
I’m glad I found this channel. Odyssey, loved then as a kid and still love them today. Totally underrated ❤
@pausetapest.v83022 жыл бұрын
My favorite song will always be inside Out Lawd! Love the others song but that song was hot
@Dave-yp3mb2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry for all your research and videos. Much Love
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated
@highplainsdrifter91975 ай бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS!! I STILL love their music!
@carlaedwards8026 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this ! I just turned 55 years old and was feeling nostalgic and felt like playing native New Yorker and inside out .. I simply adore This group and always will ♥️
@lettielwormley7540Ай бұрын
I remember this group and enjoyed hearing both songs "Native New Yorker and Inside Out." May they all RIHP.
@shareofmoney2 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! I never knew who sung that song! It is always good to hear about the artists we grew up with. Thanks for sharing this.
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@shareofmoney2 жыл бұрын
@@TerrySwoopeVideos You’re welcome
@Chambelona59Ай бұрын
Nice.. thanks for taking the time to make this, interesting. I wonder if they were of N.Y.C. Puerto Rican decent?
@christineheap71292 жыл бұрын
Brilliant group RIP loved them still do
@vanessaculbreth63622 жыл бұрын
Got to meet them when the first started. Beautiful classy ladies!
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
Yes indeed!
@HawaiiBlack2 жыл бұрын
Great, great job brother Terry. I always thought they were much younger when they first did "native" in the late 70's. Enjoyed their music. It seems they lived long lives and they are not completely forgotten with the son continuing the group.
@mch70Ай бұрын
Nice job!! Learned something new about them.
@novathewomanking9675 Жыл бұрын
Born & raised in N.Y.C. I had no idea about their struggles. All I knew was that when I was coming up, Odyssey was IT!
@ChrisSpil2 жыл бұрын
A very talented group. Outstanding presentation, spotlighting areas we had little way of knowing.
@roddiesimmons877316 күн бұрын
Really Glad You Made This Video. Did not know their hits were so spaced out.
@angelam.5508 Жыл бұрын
I loved Odyssey as a kid. I heard “Inside Out” from my cousins in the NL and fell in love. I’m happy they had the chance to continue success in Europe. RIP to the original OG Odyssey 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
@anthonymiller41972 жыл бұрын
One of the better ones you've done, GOOD JOB!!!
@ronaldtucker479313 күн бұрын
They certainly remain in our hearts, those of us who appreciate beautiful music. Thank you Odyssey! ❤
@kennycalhoun27122 жыл бұрын
you did a great video on odyssey,
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@tyralikadiamondstar89602 жыл бұрын
I never heard of them tilll now. I was born in 1973 so I was still young. But goin to check them out
@Icon1683 ай бұрын
Amazing Group, Amazing music! I also enjoyed their song " Use it up, wear it out!"
@harrypalmer7169 Жыл бұрын
I was a young guy in the UK when Native New Yorker was released, I fell in love with Lillians voice, looks and smile. I still listen to Native New Yorker and If You're Looking For A Way Out, they never gets old.
@kimberlymilton27793 күн бұрын
Very much underrated group!!! Thank you for this video
@Barry-k3s14 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the insight. Inside out is one of my favorite songs! Thanks for sharing.
@GordonBeckles5 ай бұрын
Terry Swoope, I gotta (enthusiastically) say, THIS... is an interesting tribute with great analysis of the group that includes the relevant/indispensable historical (social, cultural, industry trend factors) that make this video post more than a simple minded fan cheer. Excellent... you've got a new subscriber.
@kevinjones18985 ай бұрын
U done a TRULY great thing by doin this. All power to u. Some of they records the most sophisticated and (obvious) beautifull things.
@returnofthebrotha Жыл бұрын
Inside Out was a hit on the R&B charts. It's a classic. Stamford, CT.
@paulamckenzie23562 ай бұрын
May they all RIP. I loved their music 🙏🙏🙏
@jeffreyyounger57722 жыл бұрын
Thank terry, I never saw the group on t.v. and I only hear the 🎧 on the radio 📻 .They were cool. 😎 .
@olivermccann84982 жыл бұрын
I use to and still do enjoy their funk disco sound , my favourites are native New Yorker , going back to my roots, hang together and inside out , its a great shame that such a great and experienced talent didn't get their recognition on both sides of the Atlantic instead of just Europe.
@saab67232 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your commentary regarding Odyssey. They were a very good group and sad to hear that the American music industry blow them off as being too old. Let the people who buy the records decides what's good or not! There Native N.Y.er hit single was the joint back then for me. I'm from Connecticut and I was dating a girl in Harlem, N.Y. back in the day. When ever I picked her up to go out. I would play this song and say I'm dedicating it to you! She would just laugh and comment, "You say that to all the girls in N.Y". I told her that's not true, I only say it to the Fine Ones!
@themythuk2 жыл бұрын
Great video brother , the baseline on inside gets me to this day.
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@craigroseburgh93482 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@JasonWilson-h1h8 ай бұрын
I think you did a fabulous job. Thank you so much for that. I also think it was a great group. And that's one of my most favorite songs.
@larrymuhammad51572 ай бұрын
thanks for your commentary on the group that was a beautiful thank you
@michelkriek238211 ай бұрын
Thanks, Terry, always wondered… May all rest in peace. Odyssey and their tunes will always have special place in my heart. Dance to them a zillion times. Inside Out and Going Back To My Roots in particular. And Native New Yorker gets to me every time I hear it. Respectful tribute! 🙏🏼❤️🌟🌟🌟
@funkyswede62 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this tribute to Odyssey! They were indeed a great, talented group who made wonderful music!
@jaca78610 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. I think they are underrated. I enjoy music from all decades. More people should know about them.
@1JUSTGOTLUCKY12 жыл бұрын
Odyssey was a great group!!! This is a great channel...thank you for your posts!!!! Native New Yorker is one of my most favorite songs ever!
@PeechCutie Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing this wonderful music history!!!
@lizettethomas-moore84402 жыл бұрын
So Amazing Thank You 🙏🏾💙💕
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome
@isaz597 Жыл бұрын
"If you're looking for a way out" really captivated the British radio audiences (even to this day). It's not talked much outside of these shores like the rest of their hits
@williamhill1025 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this post.............they were my group in the Disco Era in the 70's
@cityswan9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the update on the wonderful group!! I loved their music!
@IceyIcey20232 жыл бұрын
What a fond memory 😢 this is the music we’d listen to while cleaning the house on Saturdays ... I’m sooo sad right now and those braids back then were sooo elegant! Great job it’s also inspiring me to smile more that’s the secret to femininity
@TerrySwoopeVideos2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listening
@Shoggy562 жыл бұрын
Nice one. I really loved their music too. Great band...