WOW! WILD CHERRY Play that Funky Music! (REACTION)

[@MyRoom_is_old]

The great thing about the Midnight Special was that the bands played live. No overdubs or autotune.

[@p.m-audio]

at this time autotune never exist til the moment the Company Antares came to this world

[@Anti_wokeness]

Music is played by musicians. Anything else is trash.

[@belovedabstract3568]

auto tune might be the worst thing that ever happened to music

[@BlazinRiver1]

I aways wondered if the bands played more than one song. Like a mini concert for the people there. Seems it would be tough to come out and play only one song.

[@bretcantwell4921]

Let's Go by The Cars is one of my all time favorites and has been since 1980. I saw the MS performance on KZbin and it's the only one I'll listen to since.

[@MrChopp3r]

I like how you don't pause videos halfway, you'll listen to the whole song, and THAT'S why I'm subscribing to your channel, keep up the good work 👍

[@GN-jn1ty]

The 60's and 70's were a magical time when funk and soul and folk and well everything belonged to everyone. White guys could funk, blacks could sing country and just any combo you can think of and ALL genres were better for it.

[@bertram_oredrock]

Darius Rucker is one of my favorite Country singers and he's black. One of his first bands was Hootie and the Blowfish. Great music back then. Today's music is puzzling noise at best.

[@joegreen9987]

Yes people know how to make great music and styles of clothes and how to have fun going out to the club's and have fun dancing 💃 😀 😄 😊 ❤ ☺ 💃 😀 great music doesn't have any skin color enjoy the music ❤😮😮😮😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Original_Arorasky]

at 57 years old, I love seeing these reactions to all the music I grew up with. I'm amazed that so many have never hear this stuff. love your reaction..music bridges everything if we let it. sooo very cool to see this older music being enjoyed by younger generations.

[@ianmcleod8898]

so does this 59 yr old closing in on 60

[@RobertClaeson]

@@ianmcleod8898 You guys make me feel slightly young (at 57 in 2022)

[@BlazinRiver1]

At 65 my band was playing all these great songs.....CCR...Grand Funk....was SOOOOoooo much fun

[@MrChopp3r]

I'm 63 and I remember when this song came out on the radio, when I saw them on midnight special, I had a similar reaction 😅

[@andrewgrant6516]

You have an amazing stage presence. The camera loves you.

[@Scotch_N_Drums]

Wild Cherry: surprisingly Caucasian 😂😂

[@stevegans731]

The song wouldn't make much sense if he wasn't.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

But still with those fabulous horn players. I keep forgetting how many bands used a horn section at that time, until I see one of these videos.

[@Ilikeryche]

Everybody was groovy and funky in the 70's. It was such a great time for music.

[@snapperutube]

Like leprechauns

[@marshalljackson9796]

Very well phrased.

[@LinkRocks]

The singer wrote this song and never gave up the rights to it. He's made millions of it and still does to this day. He was able to retire from music at 30 because of this song. So if you get a song published, NEVER give up the rights.

[@luminousdragon]

mhmmmm. THeres also a lot of people had a BUNCH of songs who sold the rights and went broke, people with far more commercial success than wild cherry

[@nikolatesla5553]

The 70s were the best years for dancing and getting down. Disco gets a bad rap, but I loved it. The Commodores, Wild Cherry, Rick James, Marvin Gaye, Donna Summer, KC and the Sunshine Band, Sly and the Family Stone, Parliament, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind and Fire, Prince, Sheena Easton, the BeeGees and so much more. Watching you brought back so many great memories. Thanks

[@CanItAlready]

Prince and Sheena Easton were mostly 80s, my favorite decade for music and horror movies.

[@vernhoke7730]

This was MTV for those of us who grew up in the '70s and couldn't get to a concert the bands we liked. The Midnight Special had all of the acts that were cool in that era on each week.

[@crsounddoctor4937]

This is some straight-up soulful "Stank-Face" FUNK from the 70's!!! When this song came out back in the day and wherever it was played, the dance floors got packed at the clubs, discos, wedding receptions, high school dances, block parties, house parties, cookouts, picnics, etc...and I'm talking about all races, all skin colors, nationalities & ethnicities would just "JAM" to this "BANGER!!!" You heard that thump? That was my Mic Drop!!!

[@peteriuliano5846]

This Lead Vocalist Is Simply Amazing - He's A Real Natural Feel For THE THANG.

[@petet5401]

The 70"s groups in pretty much every genre were the best! The music that came out of this decade were some of the best ever groups and songs!

[@bertram_oredrock]

The single hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on September 18, 1976; it was also No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for shipments of over 2 million records and eventually sold 2.5 million in the United States alone. Not bad for some funky white boys.

[@1234uz]

Loved your reaction that GUY who was singing lead is a friend of mine " Rob Parissi " his band played music in the Ohio Valley about he same time my band did back when there were NO DJ's in Clubs . Wild Cherry worked hard to get where they ended up especially with this Tune .

[@joelteague2008]

Cool story

[@colleenchandler3600]

One of the great things about the 70s is if you wanted some Funk it was easy to find! I miss those days!

[@joelteague2008]

Me too!

[@PV1230]

Shiloh, you have such a great smile.😃

[@stevensadler4156]

And beautiful eyes!

[@feelthemusic7871]

@@stevensadler4156 @PV1230 stand down. Me and Shiloh will be making out later. Lol

[@gerryrice4848]

Looks like a great everything

[@johnharkness7114]

@@gerryrice4848 mbtto

[@petet5401]

I fully agree!

[@bostonvair]

This song is actually based on a true story. The band was originally a straight-up rock band, but this funky pre-disco sound was emerging as the latest thing of the time. They were playing in a club in (I believe) Cleveland and started trying out their funk material when a brother in the audience shouted (as the song goes) "Play that funky music, white boy!" And the idea for their biggest hit was born.

[@jeffbittner7223]

The back story is awesome. This is a disco band at the end of disco giving you a hot shot of funk. A musician is a musician. On line you can find the lead singer talking about how it happened and fighting the record company to leave it right.

[@jimyoung1011]

Chair dancing is on point..😉😉. I hear that song at least once a week. I listen to an "oldies" station on the radio, because I'm old. This music rocks!!. Thank you.

[@terryduncan31]

It's cool to see the younger generation appreciating the old school music! Old school or no school!

[@luminousdragon]

plenty of good music today as well, if you arent close minded, and dont only look at the most pop/mass produced songs

[@billwoodrome3882]

1970's disco. Tons of dancing to this tune.

[@larrycrooks1228]

YOU are what it's all about. You have the best reactions. It is so refreshing to see the new generation enjoy this music. We are all keys on a piano, black and white, making great music.

[@williamjordan5554]

The woman introduced ing them was a much bigger star than Wild Cherry. Helen Reddy. She died a few months back. She and Olivia Newton-John (Grease movie) were the 2 giants from Australia in the 70s.

[@drcovell]

Back again. Just love your genuine reaction. You are a Goddess in the making! 😉

[@twinboys6401]

When we use to have FUN, every one as one.

[@FloorTankMain]

Absolutely floors me that hardly anyone stopped to think about the “play that funky music, WHITE BOY” lyric all these years 😂

[@Ilikeryche]

I actually thought it was "play that funky music right boy".

[@inthekitchen2]

Lol...when I was in high school band practice a buddy of mine did that spinning thing with his trumpet. He got a good spin going then all of a sudden it was flying through the air right at the percussion section. Nailed the girl playing marimba in the face. She goes down blood everywhere. Girls screaming. Teacher yelling. Best practice of the semester. In addition to being kicked out of the band he also, basically, got detention for the rest of the year(and any crap thing the principal needed a volunteer for,like moving tables setting up displays things like that) the girl got a bunch of stitches in her forehead and was kept overnight in the hospital.

[@lealippard1045]

Oh gosh... :D :D

[@Buddha-of8fk]

The most glorious thing about music is it has no color. Good music will always stand on it's own.

[@MrNoclutch]

Music that lifts you up makes you want more and then you are off and looking. Keep Sharing these reactions, Thank you. Subscribed.

[@SincerelyShiloh]

Thank you !

[@slycordinator]

The song is actually autobiographical for the band. They were a rock cover band who would include their own stuff, but noticed that disco was taking over everywhere. The band leader (singer/guitarist) told everyone that he couldn't get more gigs if they didn't include some dance music themes. And the drummer said that they had someone come up to them and say "you better play that funky music white boy".

[@amliv77]

Wild Cherry was a hard rock band. They had a regular gig at the 2001 Club, and with disco big at the time, their sound didn't go over well. After one show, a black audience member shouted, "Play some funky music, white boy." Parissi decided they should, and wrote down the phrase on a bar order pad. They recorded it in Cleveland with a disco sound: drum and bass mixed way up front

[@gerardroll6468]

Shiloh.... This is an all time classic from “back in the day” when I was first old enough to be dating & hanging out at discos with friends having fun ☝️😉 As for “keeping a lid on it” when the video first started, you didn’t need to worry because I KNEW what you were thinking ✊️😎. I’m sure I’m not the only one 😂😂😂 Everyone on this channel old enough to remember when this first came out will no doubt have their own memories associated with this song ☝️😎👍 Thankyou for the “nostalgia trip” Shiloh & much love always from 🇦🇺Australia🇦🇺💖💖💖

[@gerardroll6468]

ANY & EVERY time I see Shiloh’s dazzling smile... I SMILE 💖😍😍😍💖

[@warrenroy7333]

Does my heart great to see the young people loving the music I grew up on! AWESOME ENJOYING DEAR.. now check out What You Won’t Do by Bobby Caldwell

[@Blackmjc]

Another surprise lol

[@kennyfairless1731]

You're as beautiful as a southern sunset.

[@charlesdavis9100]

I love when reactors really getting into the music.

[@ramondwilliam1307]

Love your smile. You definitely would fit in during the 70's lol. You got the moves. Yeah this song is played everywhere.

[@TheLaserdice]

A song that was inspired by a true-life event. They were playing a show and some guy in the audience yelled out "Play the Funky music white boy!" They thought it was funny and wrote this song.

[@leonardvanorden5940]

She does have a great smile ☺️ it can light up any room shiloh walks in to.how about those beautiful eyes 👀 what?!!

[@sharonglover7221]

Shiloh, you're a really beautiful woman. Love this song. We had sooooo much fun disco dancing at the clubs to this fun song.

[@rickbachman6432]

Now this is a good reaction video. It was hard for this pretty affable young lady to accept this guy is indeed the singer. I laughed so hard. I kept playing this over and over. I shared it on my FB page. The only time I've ever done this. .

[@pookatim]

Girl got the groooooove!

[@markhooton146]

This song creeps into ya gets you up and dancing. Awesome smile ya have. Can't believe I'm hearing this song again. I loved it when it came out years ago. Thanks for sharing.

[@misterp158]

I hear ya Shiloh. Watched a bunch of your reactions and this one you really got your funk on... Good song good reaction. Thanks

[@StevenW3644]

Happy you did this oldie’ such a Gorgeous lady getting after it❤️

[@andrewburch1671]

Thank you for not stopping the videos in order to analyze them. 🌕

[@WafflesFair]

Fun fact: the song was about what they were going through at the time like ‘burning down the one night stands’ meant that it was getting scarce playing rock after more and more rock clubs were closing down and after more and more discos were opening and so they had do start learning disco and after one of their performances they were approached by these black men and they jokingly asked something like “are you white boys gonna play some funky music” or something like that so he tried to find a way to fit in and make something of rock meets disco and so after making the song he took it to a bunch of record labels but got repeatedly turned down because of the certain lyric “play that funky music white boy” and 5-6 weeks after it was released it became a hit

[@atx1459]

Such a great Funky Band. Thanks for the reaction.

[@kevinkruger1686]

Now that you have heard this you have to react to Dr. John - RIGHT PLACE WRONG TIME real New Orleans funk

[@libertarianguy5567]

You should check out Murry Head's "One Night in Bangkok". I think you would really enjoy it. In 1985 it was playing on what seemed like every radio station.

[@Itsakindamagic]

I grew up with this music. We used to sing this in the halls at school going to the next class. Lots of dancing and singing. Never heard a word about "white boy" never any slurs or arguments, we just grooved with it as you should. Great song!

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

Can’t wait to see your reaction to this 70s hit. For me this song reminds me of being a kid and roller skating everywhere

[@gregwilliams9737]

Your expressions & reactions say it all & are on point...

[@cajunoneforchrist4545]

Girl you are really pretty WOW

[@shawnsdowns]

I love seeing younger people checking out where music came from and appreciate it. Well done young lady. If you get a chance check out Supertramp The logical song or Take the long way home. Keep up the good work

[@cartwright77]

You are quickly becoming my favorite to watch!!! i love your emotion, always so upbeat!! also love your smile, you're beautiful!!!!

[@KalElvis]

Love your videos, you are adorable. Keep up the great work.

[@1970Skywatcher]

I love watching your reaction to this song, you really get into it, your smile is amazing 😍

[@mikerobertson4041]

This was Wild Cherry's only major hit, although they had a few other minor hits.

[@stevenskorich7878]

Ohio's answer to Sly and The Family Stone. I hope that trumpet he was twirling so madly was not TOO expensive. It's so great to see someone young liking this! I hope I was that happy first time I heard it. When it was new, of course... You convinced me, I've subscribed.

[@bowbutter7608]

1970s great music great people great days ✊🏿✊🏻🇬🇧

[@SaverioP]

Now she needs to react to "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour

[@Blackmjc]

Another one she might be surprised about.

[@michealhagler791]

Really love your personality. Glad I found this channel a few weeks back. Thanks for sharing.

[@kimberlysimpkins1190]

I do t think I have seen you enjoy a song more than this. I grew up on this yes I'm that old but it makes this old woman proud when younger generation enjoy it as I did. Thank q dear.

[@peteanthony4537]

Another great reaction in another song that was very underrated. One of those groups that when you first hear of the song you would have no idea they were a bunch of white guys! LOL had more than a little bit of soul in that song. Good job

[@PeterPing]

I like when you didn't constantly pause the song every 10 seconds. Most of the youtubers do that and I think it's really annoying.

[@splinteredworld]

I think you're missing the point of reaction videos. It's to see them react and not to personally listen to the song. You can do that by playing the original video.

[@debbieadams5315]

Also she has to pause otherwise they block her video

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Every time I see you I just think, The all-American gir. The girl next door. You are such a beautiful Sweetheart! 😊

[@silversagerae6353]

I fully support this comment!

[@kesleycottrell1416]

You can smell the Funk on this one. Beautiful.

[@bigglesharrumpher4139]

This guy was the Eminem of the 70's.....

[@johngammon7891]

The Lady who introduced them was Miss Helen Reddy from Australia, may she R.I.P. as she passed 2-3 weeks ago, her biggest hit was "I am Woman" which started a Women's movement in the 70's. I just watched that video "I Am Woman" for the 1st. time in 40 years, you would appreciate the message today as they did back then...jmo

[@brucecronin6396]

Great reaction !! Loved watching you !!

[@tacbear]

I'm a ALABAMA White Boy (well a 60 year old white man) saw them live in concert "Back in the day"....they as white as wonder bread..I use to tear up the Skating Rink Floor to this song...Funk is a state of mind!!!!!!

[@bookerdailey4662]

Good Morning from Tennessee, Love listening to "Oldies" and remembering dancing to it back in the day!!!

[@larrybarrjr.6720]

I can't help but smile when I watch your videos. You bring such a great energy and that beautiful smile of yours is infectious! 😎

[@explodingnightmareproducti5612]

Funk has no color. Such a beautiful time

[@patmcintosh6784]

I picture a very similar response to Buddy Holly appearing at the Apollo. "Oh, they are white!"

[@Bobbyliscious]

Back in the day, singers really had to belt it out! The microphone tech was just a baby.

[@Salena905]

I know it's shocked us all back in the day, we had no idea it was a white singer and kind of got confused with the words, then we saw the video & went " Oh now I get it " 😂 if you haven't already done so Please check out an awesome band called Earth ,Wind, and Fire, they were SO amazing 💖☺️

[@JD-jt7vg]

David Essex “Rock On” will blow your mind. Hope you do that one soon

[@tomaroni6670]

70s music transcended races....we all played that funky music...glad you are experiencing it....many more white disco bands....just do a little searching...look fwd to your reviews

[@davemadman7093]

Awesome groove🤣🤣go Shiloh

[@kokomo9764]

I can tell you wanted to say the same thing most people say when they actually see Wild Cherry that you are shocked that they are a white band. It is ok to say that.

[@davidleatherneck]

You almost rocked out your,,,, earbuds.

[@jessereyes7009]

I do believe that our viewers are lip readers and certainly you did the right thing in omitting the volume. Thanks for your comments!

[@mattharvey968]

love your energy!!

[@peteriuliano5846]

That Brother LEAD VOCALIST Plays Both RHYTHM And LEAD GUITAR On The Same Song - That's Rare.

[@williammc866]

Fun to watch you!

[@shannonherb2048]

You are a doll, and I love your reactions.

[@BoxerRick]

Watch closely. The singer has straight hair at the beginning of the song. As the song got funkier, his hair got curlier. By the end of the song, Homie had a Afro. The power of the funk 😂

[@beachside1]

Im sure we all were thinking the same thing. Its ok. Yup I always thought the were a black band too LOL.. That shows you. Check out Living Colour.. Open letter to a landlord I have to sub.. Great reaction Shiloh

[@petejackson4460]

Loved watchig you love this video. Funky.

[@jimmiecalvert3572]

Growing up in the 60s was great and very diverse style of music we listen to it all😂😂😂

[@robertolima3055]

YOU ARE 1000% RIGHT, THE 70'S WAS GOOD MUSIC UP TO 2000. MUSIC HAS NO COLOR OR CREED

[@Spazzmatazzz]

I watched several of your reactions last night and subscribed. After watching this? I'm glad I did! I was around your age when it came out! ☻☺

[@RandyRoughton]

The sax players were too cool!

[@barryallen827]

Awesome! I had no idea who sang that song. Love it!

[@brandonlevy8680]

This song is about their evolution from a heavy metal band to a disco band. They never found success in the hard rock genre and he finally figured out that, Disco was where it's at.

[@minimeskrypt2018]

Great to see you enjoy the older genre

[@johnzubil2875]

I can't believe they came out of Steubenville Ohio.

[@leanardpoon6219]

Prolificly played at my integrated high school where R&B dominated in the 70's.